Tag: Agronomy Department

SSAGR336/AG346 Amaranthus palmeri “Palmer amaranth”

SSAGR336, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Sergio Morichetti and Jason Ferrell, demonstrates how to accurately identify this fast growing, herbicide resistant weed in the “pigweed” group, so that it can be properly managed before the population grows to such a degree that effective control becomes impossible or prohibitively expensive. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag346

SSAGR335/AG345 Sugarcane Nutrient Management Using Leaf Analysis

SSAGR335, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by J. Mabry McCray and Rao Mylavarapu, provides growers with sufficiency categories of leaf nutrient concentrations and with nutrient management suggestions for each category. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag345

PI231 Pesticide Formulations

PI231, a 14-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, provides a basic understanding of formulation types and factors a user should consider when selecting a pesticide formulation. Includes a glossary and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi231

SSAGR59/AA197 ‘Callide’ Rhodesgrass

Revised! SS-AGR-59, a 4-page fact sheet by J. Vendramini, A. Blount, Y. Newman, C. G. Chambliss and M. B. Adjei, describes this robust, warm-season perennial grass native from Africa, useful in southern Florida for fall and winter grazing — establishment, management of established stands, and pests. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa197

SSAGR332/AG342 Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum): Overview and Management

SS-AGR-332, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, Joao Vendramini, and Ann Blount, provides an overview of this warm-season perennial grass that is widely used in Florida and details of management and production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag342

PI228 EPA’s Safety Measures for Aluminum and Magnesium Phosphide Fumigants

PI228, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines new EPA restrictions on aluminum and magnesium phosphide products used to control burrowing rodents. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi228

SSAGR87/AG267 Forage Grass Tolerance to Pasture Herbicides

Revised! SS-AGR-87, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent A. Sellers and Jason A. Ferrell, describes the tolerance of forage cultivars grown in Florida to herbicides currently registered for use in pastures. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag267

SSAGR330/AG340 Peanut Variety Performance in Florida, 2006–2009

SSAGR330, a 10-page illustrated report by B.L. Tillman, M.W. Gomillion, J. McKinney, G. Person, and W.D. Thomas, provides data from University of Florida peanut trials conducted in Florida at IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and Jay from 2006–2009. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag340

PI226 Children and Pesticides

PI226, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines some facts and basic precautionary measures regarding children and pesticides in the home environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi226

PI227 EPA’s Endocrine Disruptor Screening Program (EDSP)

PI227, a 4-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, discusses EPA’s screening program for potential effects to the
endocrine system caused by pesticide exposure. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi227

SSAGR08/WG006 Weed Management in Pastures and Rangeland – 2010

SSAGR08, an 18 page fact sheet by B.A. Sellers and J.A. Ferrell, describes an integrated approach to weed management in pastures and rangeland that involves scouting, prevention, and control (biological, cultural, mechanical, and chemical) in a coordinated plan. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, February 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wg006

SSAGR329/AG339 Permit Requirements for Planting Non-native Energy/Biomass Crops in Florida

SSAGR329, a 4-page fact sheet by Ken Langeland, discusses why plantings of nonnative plants are regulated, describes how plantings are regulated in Florida, and shows how IFAS determines if nonnative plants are invasive in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag339

SSAGR257/AG243 Managing Bahiagrass in Bermudagrass and Stargrass Pastures

Revised! SS-AGR-257, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by B. A. Sellers and J. A. Ferrell, describes how to prevent encroachment by bahiagrassinto bermudagrass and stargrass pastures in Florida, and provides recommendations for chemical control, the impact of herbicide applications, and how to reduce forage-yield loss. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG243

SSAGR328/AG338 Mile-a-minute (Mikania micrantha): A New Weed in South Florida

SSAGR328, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent Sellers and Ken Langeland, describes this new weed, a highly branched perennial vine, reported in late 2009 near Homestead FL, and how to identify it and what to do if you find it. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag338

SSAGR128/SC075 Sugarcane Plant Nutrient Diagnosis

Revised! SS-AGR-128, a 26-page illustrated fact sheet by J. Mabry McCray, Ronald W. Rice, Ike V. Ezenwa, Timothy A. Lang, and Les Baucum, assists sugarcane growers make improved decisions regarding fertilization through the use of leaf nutrient analysis along with visual evaluation of malnutrition symptoms to complement a soil testing program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC075