EDIS Update

SS-AGR-287, a 2-page fact sheet by Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell, Joao Vendramini and Yoana Newman, details techniques for chemical weed control prior to and during pasture establishment in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2007

SS-AGR-283, a 2-page fact sheet by Brent Sellers and Jason Ferrell, describes how CleanWeave can be used to control dogfennel in Florida pastures. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2007

Revised! Circular 1137, a 7-page illustrated publication by Sydney Park Brown, Kathleen C. Ruppert, Kalmer D. Hendry and Bart Schutzman, provides detailed, easy-to-follow instructions for building an inexpensive, portable plant lighting system. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2007.

ENY-056, an 8-page fact sheet by R. Krueger, K. E. Dover, R. McSorley, K. -H. Wang, introduces homeowners to the problem of root-knot nematodes, the use of marigolds as an allelopathic cover crop for nematode suppression. It describes the mode of action, panting tips, considerations, and frequently asked questions. Includes references and tables showing susceptibility of marigold varieties to root-knot and plant-parisitic nematodes in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2007.

Revised! AS-33, a 7-page fact sheet by R.O Myer, J.H. Brendemuhl and D. W. Gorbet, explains how to use grain sorghum, an attractive alternative to corn for use in swine diets — types of grain sorghum, nutrient composition, results of feeding trials, processing, and low-test-weight, sprout-damaged, and contaminated grain sorghum, and high-moisture grain sorghum. Includes tables comparing analyses of grain sorghum and other feedstuffs, and summary of experiments in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, July 2006.

AN191, a 5-page report by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, discusses production/marketing claims as defined by the USDA and addresses the differences between these products for food safety, human health, and eating quality. Includes USDA Organic,natural and naturally raised or produced, grass fed, and a discussion of the differences between specialty and commodity products. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, September 2007.

AN174, a 2-page fact sheet by Jeffrey N. Carter, describes the advantages of following a pre-conditioning program to optimize performance, health, and ranch reputation. Includes a table with suggested nutrient concentrations in a pre-conditioning diet for beef calves. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2007.

AN175, a 4-page fact sheet by Jeffrey N. Carter, is the third of a three part series on protein requirements of beef cattle. It applies the knowledge from the first two parts in a realistic example, by providing descriptions of one beef cow in three different productive states, and the nutrient profiles of the corresponding diet. Includes a table showing how changes in diet quantity and nutrient composition affect cow body composition. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2007.

SS-AGR-275, a 4-page fact sheet by Jason Ferrell and Ken Langeland, provides two tables of recommendations for control of upland weeds and aquatic vegetation. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2007.

SS-AGR-271, a 3-page fact sheet by J.A. Ferrell and K. A. Langeland, provides a table of recommendations for postemergence broadcast applications. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2007.

SL-252, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by M.L. Silveira, J.M. Vendramini, L.E. Sollenberger, C.L. Mackowiak, Y.C. Newman, explains the principles of tissue analysis, tissue sampling and handling, analysis and interpretation, and future directions. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2007.

FCS2276, a 4-page factsheet by Heidi Liss Radunovich and Keith Gouin, describes Asperger's Disorder, a disorder on the autism spectrum that affects social behavior and interaction. It gives information on how the disorder typically presents and lets parents knows what to do if they think their child may have the disorder. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2007.

Revised! FCS7151, an 11-page fact sheet by Josephine Turner and Nayda Torres, helps users understand how much money they will need to save for retirement. It lists possible sources of retirement income and includes hands-on worksheets that will help users calculate their specific savings needs and goals. Revised to update content. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2007.

VM-169, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Jan K. Shearer, describes vertical and horizontal wall cracks as important disorders in cattle that are indicative of physiological change or complications of disease or other stressor. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2007.

PP-237, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by J. Stacy Strickland, Gary K. England, and Robert J. McGovern, discusses this relatively new disease of cucurbits, its disease cycle, symptoms, and management. Includes a table of fungicides recommended for use in pumpkin and squash. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, September 2007.

HS-1115, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Bielinski M. Santos, presents the results of research to determine appropriate in-row distances for eggplant in Florida and to determine the best economic returns of this practice. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2007.

HS-1105, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by A.R. Rafie, Jonathan Crane, Carlos Balerdi, Steven Sargent, provides an overview of longan production in Florida, its description, supply calendar, how it is packed for shipment, postharvest and preparation. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007.

ENY-740S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, is the Spanish language version of ENY-740, “Emerging Infectious Diseases.” It describes what emerging infectious diseases are, gives some examples, some of the common causes for emergence or re-emergence of the diseases. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2007.

ENH 1065, a 3-page fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown, discusses what compost is, why to do it, what can be composted, building and managinga compost pile, how to use it, and troubleshooting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2007.

Revised! ENH-100, a 10-page publication by J. B. Unruh and B. J. Brecke, provides tables to enhance understanding of turfgrass responses to herbicides. Includes tables showing tolerances of established turfgrasses to preemergence and postemegergence herbicides; expected control of common weeds with preemergence and postemergence herbicides; common and scientific names of selected weeds, and common names of turf herbicides. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2006.