PI-160/PI197 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Farmers, Ranchers and Production Agricultural Operations

PI-160, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are considered farmers by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI197

TP-160/SG081 A Recreational Boating Characterization of Brevard County

TP-160 is a 129-page illustrated report by Charles Sidman, Tim Fik, Robert Swett, Bill Sargent, James Fletcher, Susan Fann, David Fann, and Alisa Coffin. It documents the methods, procedures, and results of a map-based mail survey that was distributed to Brevard County boaters to obtain seasonal information about their boating preferences, use profiles, and travel patterns. Published by the UF Sea Grant College Program, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG081

ENH-1089/EP353 Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule for Home Lawn Fertilization

ENH-1089, a 2-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, explains the new state rule regulating urban turf, or home lawn, fertilizer — why it is important, how it affects the homeowner, what the requirements are, exceptions, and existing requirements for commercial lawn care services and golf courses. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP353

ENY-845/IN754 Thrips of Ornamentals in the Southeastern US

ENY-845, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Joe Funderburk, Stan Diffie, Jyotsna Sharma, Amanda Hodges, and Lance Osborne, describes describes the common thrips associated with ornamental plants in the southeastern U.S., their biology, feeding behavior and damage, natural enemies, sampling and identification. Includes references and a key representing thrips species from three families. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN754

ABE 381/AE431 Evolution of water quality regulations in the United States and Florida

ABE-381, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio and Yuncong Li, summarizes US water quality legislative history, Florida water quality legislation, and water quality criteria development. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE431

ENY-143/IN741 Bee-Proofing for Florida Citizens

ENY-142, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken by Florida residents to locate potential nesting sites, prevent nests from forming, and how to inspect one’s property for nests. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN741

SL129/SS163 UF/IFAS Standardized Fertilization Recommendations for Agronomic Crops

SL-129, a 9-page fact sheet by R. Mylavarapu, D. Wright, G. Kidder, C.G. Chambliss, presents in abbreviated form the fertilization recommendations for agronomic crops based on soil tests performed by the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL). It contains the basic information from which ESTL soil-test reports and fertilization recommendations are generated. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS163

SS AGR 263/AG271 Bahiagrass: A Quick Reference

SS-AGR-263, a 3-page fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, provides prospecitve growers with basic information about this warm-season perennial forage, touching briefly on its origin, use, adaptation, management practices, fertilization, weed control, pests and control. Includes a table comparing varieties. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG271

FE707/FE707 Florida Property Tax Reform: Local Government Impacts of the Proposed Constitutional Change

FE707, a 7-page fact sheet by Rodney L. Clouser, is part of the Florida’s Property Tax Reform series. It reports changes in the estimated cost of the proposed consitutional amendment and informs about the impact of proposed changes to the Florida Constitution that will be voted on by the state citizens on January 29, 2008. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE707

FCS-3227/HE724 How to Prevent Foreclosure on Your Home

Revised! FCS-3227, a 3-page fact sheet by Michael Gutter and Virginia Peart, explains what foreclosure is, when it can occur, and how to avoid the serious damage it can cause to your financial status and credit rating. Includes suggestions on working with lenders. Revised to reflect new information and resources. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HE724

FCS-2278/FY1001 Importance of Youth Involvement in Sports

FCS-2278, a 4-page fact sheet by Caroline Payne and Kate Fogarty, will help answer parental questions about when and how children should become involved in organized sports. It also address the benefits and possible pitfalls of such activity. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1001

FCS-2282/FY1007 Developing Intergenerational Relationships

FCS-2282, a 6-page fact sheet by Lynda Spence and Heidi Liss Radunovich, speaks to the importance of children developing intergenerational relationships with older adults. Such relationships can have great benefits for both groups. Includes suggestions for activities for children and elders to do together and an extensive reading list. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1007

FCS-8781/FY723 Decoding Food Labels: Tools for People with Food Allergies

Revised! FCS-8781, a 12-page fact sheet by Amy Simonne and Elizabeth Gollub, is a valuable resource for anyone dealing with food allergies or food intolerances. It covers egg, milk, wheat, soy, nut, and seafood allergies, as well as food additive intolerances, and lists different names these ingredients may appear under on food labels and foods they may be hidden in. Revised to include information on fish and shellfish allergies and to update links. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY723

FCS-8786/FY730 Decoding Food Labels: Handouts for People with Food Allergies

Revised! FCS-8786, a 14-page document by Amy Simonne and Elizabeth Hollub, presents visually appealing handouts that can help people with food allergies quickly scan food labels for the foods they are allergic to. Revised to include information on fish and shellfish allergies. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY730

ENY-142/IN740 African Honey Bee Information for School Administrators

ENY-142, a 2-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken on school grounds, an administrators checklist, and additional resources. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN740

ENY-141/IN739 What to do about African Honey Bees: A Consumer Guide

ENY-141, a 3-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), which have been labeled”killer” bees, steps people can take to avoid negative interactions, how to handle stings, and bee-proofing basics. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN739

HS-1123/HS372 Plant Part Selection and Preliminary Sufficiency Ranges for Sap Testing Interpretation of Greenhouse Herbs

HS-1123, an 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert C. Hochmuth, Eric H. Simonne, Lei Lani L. Davis, and Wanda L. Laughlin, describes the use of quick test in hydroponic green house herb production. Includes figures to help identify the plant parts used for analysis in basil, cilantro, dill, mint, and oregano, references, and a table of typical nutrient ranges. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, November 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS372