EDIS Update

FSHN07-03, a 10-page fact sheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby Newslow, defines food hazards and explains the process of conducting a hazard analysis in order to fulfill HACCP Principle 1. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, June 2007.

HS-1114, a 17-page illustrated fact sheet by Aparna Gazula, Eric Simonne, Brian Boman, describes this voluntary program for vegetable producers, how to sign up, human and online resources for participants, how to select appropriate best management practices, and describes free mobile irrigation labs that are available formaking customized recommendations. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2007.

Revised! ENH-79, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown and Robert J. Black, has been updated throughout. Includes description, related species, planting and care, propagation, and pest and disease problems. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, July 2007.

WEC-225, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by William M. Giuliano, James F. Selph, Kurt Hodges, and Nick Wiley, describes how to use dove fields as a dove management tool within the guidelines barring hunting over a baited field. It discusses timing, location, size and number of dove fields, what to plant, planting, fertilization and liming, management, economics, and relevant laws. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2007.

Circular 1521, a 34-page report by Leonard Pearlstine, Aaron Higer, Monica Palaseanu, Ikuko Fujisaki, and Frank Mazzotti, documents the procedures used in generation of EDEN water stage and water depth interpolated surfaces. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2007.

ENH-995, an 8-page checklist by Gary W. Knox, shares with homeowners and green industry professionals some plants worthy of attention for inclusion in Florida landscapes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2007.

FCS8849, a 3-page factsheet by Eboni Baugh, addresses the growing issue of male body image problems and male eating disorders. It explains what factors can put men at higher risk and offers suggestions to help men maintain a healthy body image. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2007.

FCS8640-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff and Isabel Valentin-Oquendo, is the Spanish version of “Facts about Vitamin D (FCS8640). It explains the importance of vitamin D 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, August 2007.

FCS3258, a 5-page fact sheet by J.P. Gellermann, Karla Lenfesty, and M. A. Brennan, discusses the growing need for affordable housing in many areas of Florida and explains how readers can go about conducting a needs assessment to evaluate the demand for affordable/workforce housing in their areas. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2007.

Revised! ENY-203, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by P. G. Koehler, R. M. Pereira and F. M. Oi, provides information about ants in Florida, identification, biology, food preferences, and control. This revision trims off 20 pages of tables listing pesticides registered in Florida for homeowner and commercial use, and expands information on prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2007.

ABE-367, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, Chris Wilson, instructs citrus grove workers in reading pesticide labels. Includes a quiz and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2007.

EENY-408, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Albert E. Mayfield, III, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It provides information about this common defoliator of pines in the eastern United States, its distribution, description, biology, hosts, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.

WEC-226, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by William M. Giuliano, James F. Selph, Kurt Hodges, and Nick Wiley, describes the only dove species native to the state of Florida. Includes sections on distribution and status, biology, habitat, management, and hunting. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2007.

EENY-407, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall, Marc Minno and Jerry F. Butler, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It provides information about this tiny orange butterfly with metallic silver lines on the wings. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.

SS-AGR-273, a 3-page fact sheet by C. Rainbolt, condenses rotational crop restrictions for herbicides registered for use in Florida sugarcane into one table for use in planning weed control programs. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2007.

SL-246, a 6-page fact sheet by K. T. Morgan and E. A. Hanlon, matches irrigation management with nitrogen fertilization practices, explains the components of an effective irrigation system for citrus, and describes nutrient management planning and the possible roles for precision agricultural techniques. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, February 2007.

SL-228-Sp, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by O.A. Diaz, T.A. Lang, S.H. Daroub, and V.M. Nadal, is the Spanish language version of “SL228/SS448: Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Controlling Particulate Phosphorus and Canal Sediments.” It explains and discusses particulate P and sediment control practices, which serve as important tools in efforts to improve water quality in the basin. This EDIS article is one in a series that attempts to explain in easily understandable terms the implementation methods and rationale behind the main P load reducing BMPs employed on EAA farms. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, August 2007.

ENY-736S, a 4-page fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, C. Roxanne Connelly, Christopher N. Mores, Chelsea T. Smartt, y Walter J. Tabachnick, is the Spanish language version of ENY-736, “Chikungunya” It describes this mosquito-borne virus, what it is, its symptoms, how its transmitted to humans, where it occurs, risk to Floridians, and how it can be prevented. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2007.

Circular 1514, a 47-page illustrated report by Joaquin Casanova, Fei Yan, Mi-young Jang, Juan Fernandez, Jasmeet Judge, Clint Slatton, Kai-Jen Calvin Tien, Tzu-yun Lin, Orlando Lanni, and Larry Miller, presents the results of experiments using microwave remote sensing to determine root-zone soil moisture at UF/IFAS PSREU. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2007.