PI223, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, introduces the potential problems associated with pesticide fires, precautions to take, what to do if a fire occurs, and a table to decode the numbers on the diamond-shaped National Fire Protection Association warning symbol. Includes form for pre-fire plan and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI223
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SSAGR225/AG234 IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas: Status Assessment
Revised! SS-AGR-225, a 28-page publication by Alison M. Fox, Doria R. Gordon, Joan A. Dusky, Linda Tyson, Randall K. Stocker, Kenneth A. Langeland, and Aimee L. Cooper, is the component of the IFAS Assessment that provides evaluations of plants that currently occur within Florida. designed to identify those non-native plant species that are invasive in areas of Florida where designated management objectives include the conservation of native biodiversity. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag234
SSAGR86/AG100 The Story Behind the IFAS Assessment of Non-native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas
Revised! SS-AGR-86, an 8-page fact sheet by A. M. Fox, D. R. Gordon, J. A. Dusky, L. Tyson, R. K. Stocker, K.A. Langeland, and A.L. Cooper, provides a history, justification, and summary of the IFAS Assessment of Non-Native Plants in Florida’s Natural Areas. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG100
PI219 Pest Management and Pesticides: A Historical Perspective
PI219, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, provides a historical perspective on the impact of pests and pesticides on human society, including a chronological list of significant events involving pesticides. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI219
SSAGR18/AA261 Smutgrass Control in Perennial Grass Pastures
Revised! SS-AGR-18, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent Sellers, J. A. Ferrell, and J. J. Mullahey, describes the biology, outlines control recommendations for this serious weed of improved perennial grass pastures, roadsides, natural areas, and waste areas in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA261
SSAGR325/AG335 Soft Rush (Juncus effusus) Biology and Control in Pastures
SS-AGR-325, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell, and Reyna Speckmann, describes this clump-forming perennial plant that frequently infests low-lying areas in Florida pastures — biology, control, forage tolerance, management, and recommendation. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG335
PI221 Pesticides and Cholinesterase
PI221, a 4-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes cholinesterase, as well as how several pesticides in different pesticide families can affect cholinesterase levels in humans, and the importance of timely monitoring of cholinesterase levels for any who handle organophosphate or carbamate pesticides, which inhibit cholinesterase. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI221
PI222 Pesticides and Prior Informed Consent
PI222, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes this international information exchange sponsored by the United Nations to assist countries throughout the world in decisions on whether to allow import of chemicals of concern, such as pesticides. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI222
SSAGR102/WG013 Calibration of Herbicide Applicators
Revised! SS-AGR-102, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by J.A. Ferrell and B.A. Sellers, describes two common methods for sprayer calibration, the 5940 method and the 1/128th acre method. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG013
PI33/PI068 Secure Pesticide Storage: General Features
Revised! PI33, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, combines and supercedes five fact sheets in the Secure Pesticide Storage series. It provides an overview of the general features required in a pesticide storage facility. Includes a pesticide storage checklist and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI068
SS-AGR-181/AG188 2009 Cotton Defoliation and Harvest Aid Guide
Revised! SS-AGR-181, a 9-page illustrated guide by D. L. Wright and B. J. Brecke, discusses issues producers should consider concerning defoliation and harvest, and makes general recommendations for harvest-aid applications at various stages and conditions. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG188
SSAGR69/AA250 Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle
SS-AGR-69, a 9-page fact sheet by Y.C. Newman, A.T. Adesogan and J. Wasdin, provides information about forage crops that are grown or have been grown in Florida as high-energy or low-energy silages. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA250
SC087 Projected Costs and Returns for Sugarcane Production on Mineral Soils of South Florida, 2007-2008
SC087, a 16-page report by Fritz M. Roka, Jose Alvarez, and Leslie E. Baucum, develops a model enterprise budget that reflects annual costs and returns for a 5,000-acre farm that grows sugarcane on mineral soils. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC087
PI220 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Cotton
PI220, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler, provides an overview of the management of cotton in Florida — production facts, regions, practices, insect/mite management, weed and plant growth regulators, disease and nematode management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI220
SSAGR324/AG334 ‘AP-4’, a Medium Maturity, Large Seeded Peanut Variety with Resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt
SS-AGR-324, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Barry L. Tillman and Daniel W. Gorbet, describes this peanut variety was released by UF/IFAS in 2007 based on its competitive pod yield and excellent seed grade—total sound mature kernel percentage (TSMK), providing the results of tests in three locations over three years. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG334
SS-AGR-332/SC032 An Overview of Florida Sugarcane
Revised! SS-AGR-232, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Baucum and R. W. Rice, answers the most frequently asked questions about the commercial Florida sugarcane industry and describes the production of sugarcane and sugar. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC032
SSAGR320/AG330 Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) Overview and Management
SS-AGR-320, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, Joao Vendramini, Lynn E. Sollenberger, and Ken Quesenberry, describes this warm-season perennial grass that is well adapted to flatwoods sites in Florida — history and released cultivars, yield, nutritive values, animal performance, planting, management, utilization, and insects and plant diseases. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG330
PI28/PI061 Personal Protective Equipment for Handling Pesticides
Revised! PI-28, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various articles of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues. PPE includes such items as coveralls or protective suits, footwear, gloves, aprons, respirators, eyewear, and headgear. Includes references. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office and Agronomy Department, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI061
SSAGR323/AG333 Peanut Variety Performance in Florida, 2005 – 2008
SS-AGR-323, a 14-page illustrated fact sheet by Barry Tillman, Mark Gomillion, George Person, Justin McKinney and Bill Thomas, provides data from University of Florida trials conducted in Florida at IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and Jay from 2005-2008. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG333
SSAGR44/AG262 Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds
SS-AGR-44, a 3-page fact sheet by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller, provides a quick reference table describing the effectiveness of herbicide active ingredients for controlling common aquatic weeds, with guidance for their legal use. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG262