SS-AGR-74/AG279: Using Drought Stressed Corn for Silage, Hay or Grazing

SS-AGR-274, a 4-page fact sheet by D.L. Wright and H.E. Jowers, informs producers of the options for using drought stricken corn as source of nutrients for livestock, with consideration for avoiding poisoning from the high concentration of nitrates. Information on using nitrate test kits and moisture determination using a microwave oven. Published by the UF DEpartment of Agronomy, July 2007.

HS-1106/HS144: Lychee from Florida

HS-1106, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by A.R. Rafie, Jonathan Crane, Carlos Balerdi, and Steven Sargent, describes this unique fruit originating from southern China, how to pack it for shipment, when it's available, postharvest life, and preparation.

CIR 1515/AE409: Field Observations During the Sixth Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-6): from June 19 through November 30, 2006

Circular 1515, a 56-page illustrated report by Fei Yan, Hwan Hee Han, Ruofan Yang, Joaquin Casanova, Jasmeet Judge, Jennifer Jacobs, 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.

ENY-296/IG142: Head Lice

Revised! ENY-296, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by R. W. Baldwin and F. M. Oi, describes this pest of humans which infests 10-12 million people each year in the United States, its biology, prevention, treatment, and management, including best practices for inspection, removal, and treatment. Includes frequently asked questions, references and tables listing over-the-counter and prescription-only products for management of head lice. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology

2006 Potato Variety Report

<![CDATA[This is a multi-chapter report by C.M. Hutchinson and Doug Gergela. In the process of being published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, January-July 2007.
Contents:

  • HS1081/HS335: 2006 Potato Variety Report: Introduction
  • HS1086/HS340: Chapter 2. Early-Line Potato Variety Trial, 2006
  • HS1087/HS341: Chapter 3. White-Skinned Fresh Market Potato Variety Trial, 2006
  • HS1089/HS343: Chapter 4. Red and Purple-Skinned Fresh Market Potato Variety Trial, 2006
  • HS1090/HS344: Chapter 5. Russet- Skinned Fresh Market Potato Variety Trial, 2006
  • HS1090/HS345: Chapter 6. Statewide Red-Skinned Potato Variety Trials, 2006
    HS1091/HS346: Chapter 7. Statewide White-Skinned Potato Variety Trials, 2006
  • HS1092/HS347: Chapter 8. Late Harvest Potato Variety Trial, 2006
    HS1093/HS350: Chapter 9. HZPC Americas Corporation Early-Line Variety Trial, 2006
  • HS1094/HS354: Chapter 10. Chipping Potato Variety Trial, 2006
  • HS1095/HS355: Chapter 11. USPB/Snack Food Association Potato Variety Trial, 2006
  • S1096/HS358: Chapter 12. NE-1014 Regional Project Potato Variety Trial, 2006
  • HS1097/HS359: Appendix 1. Potato Season Weather Data for North Florida, 2006
  • HS1098/HS360: Appendix 2. Average Yearly Potato Production Statistics for Potatoes Produced at the UF/IFAS PSREU Hastings Farm
  • HS1100/HS361: Appendix 3. Potato Selections Evaluated in 2006

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FCS-2274/FY951: The Five-Year-Old Is Fabulous!

FCS-2274, a 5-page fact sheet by Heidi Liss Radunovich, reviews typical physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development for 5-year-old children, and gives tips on understanding and disciplining children in this age group. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2007.

PP-235/PP157: Asian Soybean Rust

PP-235, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Wayne M. Jurick II, Dario F. Narvaez, Carrie L. Harmon, James J. Marois, David L. Wright, and Philip F. Harmon, describes this fungal plant disease new to the US since 2004, its symptoms, causal organism, disease cycle and epidemiology, diagnosis, and management. Includes links to web-based resources and references. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2007.

HS-1107/HS363: Critical Issues for the Tomato Industry: Preventing a Rapid Postharvest Breakdown of the Fruit

HS-1107, a 6-page illustrated guide by J. A. Bartz, S. A. Sargent and P. R. Gilreath, provides a history of the problem, key symptoms and causes for the two postharvest diseases that normally cause it, and a quick checklist of suggestions for minimizing rapid breakdown of tomato fruit. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007

ENH-1069/EP330 French Hydrangea for Gardens in North and Central Florida

ENH-1069, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary W. Knox, describes this widely grown species of hydrangea, its origin and development, reflowering cultivars, how to grow them in Florida gardens, flowering schedule, types, and characteristics, variations in flower colors, and pest management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2007.