EDIS Update

Revised! Circular 334, a 4-page fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown, describes how to choose successful rose varieties for Florida, select a site and prepare the soil, plant and care for them. Includes references. Supercedes “Circular 334: Rose Culture” by S.E. McFadden and R.J Black. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2007.

AN173, a 2-page fact sheet by Jeffrey Carter, gives some tips for storing hay. Includes references and a table showing forage quality changes when stored in a barn or outside. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2007.

AN173, a 2-page fact sheet by Jeffrey Carter, describes how to routinely evaluate a beef cow herd, culling based on on criteria for reproduction, functionality, and production. Includes a productivity outline of economically important traits of the cow. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, July 2007.

AN-170, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Christopher DeCubellis, provides basic overview of the care of chicks, brooder requirements, space requirements, what to do when chicks arrive, feeding, and keeping chicks healthy. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, July 2007.

AN169, a 5-page fact sheet by Jeffrey N. Carter and D. Dwain Johnson, demonstrates that income from cull cows can be increased when fed prior to slaughter. Describes the results of experiments of feeding cull cows in central Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2007.

SL-251, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Diane Racine, Maria L. Silveira, James W. Jawitz, provides basic guidelines for timely cleanup of petroleum spills or releases. It discusses categories of petroleum, reporting requirements, cleanup operations, soil removal, and land farming. Includes a flow chart and references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2007.

Revised! SL-135, a 2-page form for the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory, must accompany soil samples submitted to the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory by Florida agricultural producers. Includes important information for sample collection and submission, and crop and analysis codes. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2007.

SL-247, a 13-page illustrated document by K. T. Morgan and E. A. Hanlon, addresses citrus irrigation scheduling and its relationship to both nutrition and fertilizer management. Includes additional resources. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, August 2007.

Revised! Circular 860, a 15-page publication by Sydney Park Brown and Gary W. Knox, introduces the homeowner to the many flowering vines that thrive in Florida's mild climate, how they climb, how to choose the right planting site, selecting vines, planting and care. Includes a 9-page table providing cultural information and growth characteristics for some of the most desirable vines for Florida. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2007.

ENH-1071, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown, provides basic information on these fascinating easy-to-grow, low-maintenance epiphytic plants that can be enjoyed indoors, outdoors in containers, or in the southern Florida landscapes, including blooming and propagation and pests. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, July 2007.

Revised! ENH-68, an 11-page fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown, describes herbaceous plants that, once established, can become a more permanent part of the landscape — selection and use, planting and care, propagation, and pests and diseases. Includes a 7-page table of useful information for selecting and growing flowering perennials in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2007.

The Florida Environment series, by Martin B. Main and Ginger M. Allen is published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2007.

WEC229/UW268: The Florida Environment: An Overview
WEC230/UW269: Florida's Environment – Northwest Region
WEC231/UW270: Florida's Environment – Northeast Region
WEC232/UW271:Florida's Environment – North Central Region
WEC233/UW272: Florida's Environment – Central West Region
WEC234/UW273: Florida's Environment – Central Region
WEC235/UW274: Florida's Environment – Central East Region
WEC236/UW275: Florida's Environment – Southwest Region
WEC237/UW276: Florida's Environment – Southeast Region

FCS8847, a 1-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, provides a short quiz users can take to find out if they are at risk for dehydration and subsequent problems. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8145-Span, an 11-page fact sheet by Linda Bobroff, is the Spanish version of “Prevent Osteoporsosis: Stop the Silent Thief.” It provides statistics and facts about osteoporosis and information about how to stop this “silent thief” of bone density. Includes calcium-rich recipes. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS2152-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Millie Ferrer and Sara McCrea, is the Spanish version of “Toilet Training” (FSC2152) and will help parents understand when children are ready to start toilet-training, how to get the process started, and what to expect. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

PP-239, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Pamela Roberts, Rosa Muchovej, Tom Kucharek, Ken Pernezny, and Timur Momol, describes microorganisms that cause plant diseases, including fungi, bacteria and viruses, plus specific squash diseases. Includes tips for disease prevention for squash. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, September 2007.

FCS8746-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Amy Simonne, is the Spanish version of Underground Vegetables: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers (FCS8746). It gives guidelines and details on how to safely shop for and prepare vegetables grown under the ground. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8742-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Amy Simonne, is the Spanish version of Pome and Stone Fruits: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers (FCS8742). It gives guidelines and details on how to safely shop for and prepare pome and stone fruits, such as peaches and apples. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8738-Span, a 2-page factsheet by Amy Simonne, is the Spanish version of Tomatoes and other Seeed-bearing Vegetables: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers (FCS8738). It gives guidelines and details on how to safely shop for and prepare seed-bearing vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8666-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by R. Elaine Turner, is the Spanish version of “Facts about Vitamin K” (FCS8641). It explains the importance of vitamin K in our diets, how much we need, and how to get this vital nutrient. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.