Crested floating heart is a native of Asia, but was introduced to North America through the aquatic plant nursery trade and marketed as ‘snowflake.’ In the United States, crested floating heart escaped from cultivation and became established in Florida water bodies. Learn how to identify and manage this aquatic weed in this 5-page fact sheet written by Leif N. Willey and Kenneth A. Langeland and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag354
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Weed Management in Rice (SSAGR10/WG001)
Successful weed control is essential for economical rice production in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). Refer to this revised 5-page fact sheet for current management recommendations. Written by D.C. Odero and C. Rainbolt, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wg001
Managing Against the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds: Sugarcane (SSAGR244/SC077)
Although it is likely that small populations of herbicide-resistant weeds are already present in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), herbicide resistance is currently not a significant problem. The continued use of integrated and properly managed weed control programs should ensure that resistance does not become a major issue in the future. In order to successfully manage herbicides against the development of herbicide-resistant weeds, you must have a basic understanding of which herbicides have the same site of action. This revised 4-page fact sheet lists herbicides by group number, site of action, chemical family, common name, and trade name.
Written by D.C. Odero, B.A. Sellers, J.A. Ferrell, and G.E. MacDonald, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sc077
Biology and Control of Ragweed Parthenium in Non-Cropland (SSAGR343/AG353)
Ragweed parthenium is considered a noxious weed in many parts of the world because of its allelopathic effect on other plants and the health risks it poses to humans. It causes allergic contact dermatitis, rhinitis, and respiratory problems in sensitive humans. Learn more in this 3-page fact sheet was written by D.C. Odero, B.A. Sellers, and J.A. Ferrell, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag353
Mulato II (Brachiaria sp.) (SSAGR303/AG310)
Mulato II is a semi-erect perennial apomictic grass that can grow up to 9 ft tall. Brachiariagrasses, including Mulato II, are tropical warm-season forages native to Africa and are the most widely grown forages in tropical South America. This 4-page fact sheet describes teh morphology, region of adaptation and growing season in Florida, recommended production practices, and the results of research into the performance of heifers grazing Mulato. Written by J. Vendramini, B. Sellers, L.E. Sollenberger, and M. Silveira, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag310
Production of Biofuel Crops in Florida: Switchgrass (SSAGR291/AG296)
Nationwide, switchgrass is recommended for biofuel production because of its wide range of adaptation and high potential dry matter yield with relatively low fertility input. It can be used for both lignocellulosic ethanol production and in electricity generation, complementing coal as a co-firing agent supplement. Less is known about switchgrass production in Florida than other biofuel crops. This 4-page fact sheet describes the biofuel potential, biology, production, potential yields, production challenges, estimated costs, and environmental concerns. Includes references. Written by Yoana Newman, Mary J. Williams, Zane Helsel, and Joao Vendramini, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag296
Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: A 25-Year U.S. Summary (PI142/PI179)
The EPA, in cooperation with the USDA and FDA, is responsible for regulating the production and use of pesticides in the U.S. This revised 8-page fact sheet provides data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from EPA survey data available for the 25-year period, 1982 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi179
Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Pesticides for Industrial/Commercial/Governmental Uses (PI141/PI178)
This revised 4-page fact sheet focuses on pesticides used by the industrial/commercial/governmental market sector, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi178
Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Agricultural Pesticides (PI139/PI176)
This revised 4-page fact sheet focuses on the agricultural pesticides market sector, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi176
Pesticide Use Trends in the U.S.: Pesticides for Home and Garden Uses (PI140/PI177)
This 4-page fact sheet focuses on the market sector for pesticides used for the home and garden, providing data on volumes used and sales of pesticides from the latest EPA survey data available, 2006 – 2007. Written by F.M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi177
Bahiagrass: A Quick Reference (SSAGR263/AG271)
In Florida, bahiagrass is the most planted warm-season perennial forage grass. Two-thirds of improved pastures are planted with bahiagrass because of its excellent adaptation, ease of management, persistence under low fertilization and close grazing, as well as its relatively simple planting.
This revised 3-page “quick reference” fact sheet was written by Yoana C. Newman, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag271
Camelina Production in Florida (SSAGR340/AG350)
Camelina (Camelina sativa (L)) is an old-world crop used primarily for oil. It can be grown under semi-arid conditions. Breeding efforts have resulted in very few improvements. It is a member of the Brassicaceae or mustard family and related to canola and cole crops. The seed is about 35% oil, and the oil is high in omega-3 fatty acid, which has been cited as having health benefits. Camelina meal can be fed to livestock, producing eggs and meat that are higher in omega-3 fatty acids. Interest in camelina is not only due to its high level of omega-3 fatty acids but because it is a renewable source of feedstock for biodiesel and advanced biofuels.
This 3-page fact sheet was written by David Wright and Jim Marois, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag350
When Cleaning Products Are Pesticides (PI233)
Did you know that cleaning products, such as bleach and disinfectants, can be considered pesticides? This 3-page fact sheet describes the EPA’s interpretation of cleaning product label language, including examples of cleaning product claims that are considered pesticidal, that are considered not pesticidal, and that may or may not be pesticidal depending on the context in which they are presented. It was written by F. M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi233
Boom Sprayer Nozzle Performance Test (PI23/PI015)
Calibration is adjusting equipment to determine the amount of material being applied to the target area. This 4-page fact sheet explains why equipment needs to be calibrated and how to test calibration of boom sprayer nozzles. Written by F.M. Fishel and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi015
SSAGR339/AG349 Can Liberty Link Cotton or Soybeans Work in Florida?
SSAGR339, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by J. Ferrell, B. Brecke, and Clyde Smith, answers questions about the potential use of LibertyLink crops, which are genetically modified to tolerate applications of glufosinate, as part of a control strategy for Palmer amaranth control in cotton and soybeans. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag349
SSAGR338/AG348 Control of Palmer Amaranth in Agronomic Crops
SSAGR338, a 5-page fact sheet by J. Ferrell, B. Brecke, and C. Smith, provides producers with examples of diverse program approaches for managing Palmer amaranth in corn, cotton, peanut and soybean. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag348
PI232 Managing Pesticide Drift
PI232, a 17-page illustrated guide by F. M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell, discusses factors influencing drift and provides
common-sense solutions for minimizing potential drift problems. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi232
SSAGR177/AG180 Silage Harvesting, Storing, and Feeding
Revised! SS-AGR-177, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by A. T. Adesogan and Y. C. Newman, discusses the advantages, disadvantages and phases of silage fermentation and the factors affecting silage quality. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag180
SSAGR337/AG347 Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum): Overview and Management
SS-AGR-337, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, Ed Jennings, Joao Vendramini, and Ann Blount, describes this drought-resistant summer forage crop — plant description and adaptation, history and released cultivars, yield, nutritive value and antiquality factors, site selection, planting date and seeding rates, management, and utilization. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag347
SSAGR65/AA216 Pastures and Forage Crops for Horses
Revised! SS-AGR-65, an 8-page fact sheet by Y. C. Newman, E. L. Johnson, J. Vendramini, C. Chambliss, and I. V. Ezenwa, discusses site selection, stocking rate, varieties, and pasture management for horses. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa216