Tag: Agronomy Department

SS-AGR-317/AG317 Peanut Variety Performance in Florida, 2004 – 2007

SS-AGR-317, an 8-page illustrated report by Barry Tillman, Dan Gorbet, Mark Gomillion, Justin McKinney, George Person, and Bill Thomas, provides data from University of Florida peanut variety trials conducted in Florida at IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and
Jay from 2004-2007. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG317

SS-AGR-312/AG318 Natural Area Weeds: Invasive Solanum spp. in Florida

SS-AGR-312, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by L. T. Markle, W. A. Overholt and K. A. Langeland, provides a guide to differentiate the invasive Solanum species, information about the ecology and management of each species, and information on Solanum capsicoides All., which can easily be confused with some of the invasive Solanum species. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG318

SS-AGR-318/AG327 Production of Giant Reedgrass for Biofuel

Figure 2. Arundo donax
SS-AGR-318, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert Gilbert, Jason Ferrell, and Zane Helsel, discusses the adaptation and production of Arundo as a potential energy crop and presents measures for controlling Arundo as an escaped weed, based on initial observations in preliminary university trials and cited literature. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG327

SS-AGR-313/AG319 ‘Florida-07’, a Medium Maturity, Large Seeded, High Oleic Peanut Variety with Resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt

SS-AGR-313, a 3-page fact sheet by B.L. Tillman and D.W. Gorbet, describes this variety of peanut released in 2006 because of its outstanding pod-yield potential, competitive grades, high oleic oil chemistry. Includes a table detailing the performance of runner market-type peanut varieties in Florida locations in the past four years. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG319

SS-AGR-314/AG320 Florida Pusley Control in Pastures

Figure 1. Seedling Florida pusley.
SS-AGR-314, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Brandon Fast, Jason Ferrell, and Brent Sellers, describes this common broadleaf weed found in pastures, cultivated fields, waste areas, and roadsides throughout Florida. Includes a tables detailing the efficacy of various herbicides at 2, 4, and 8 weeks, and approximate cost. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG320

SS-AGR-308/AG314 Bermudagrass: Cultivars and Establishment

SS-AGR-308, a 3-page fact sheet by Joao Vendramini, describes varieties of this important warm-season perennial grass forage crop in Florida, with a short list of procedures to increase the success of bermudagrass establishment in areas formerly planted with bahiagrass. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG314

SS-AGR-309/AG315 Japanese clematis, Clematis terniflora (D.C.) Ranuculaceae

Figure 1. A Japanese clematis has smothered a Southern magnolia in a natural, wooded area of Gainesville, FL.
SS-AGR-309, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael Meisenburg, Ken Langeland, and Kurt Vollmer, describes this vigorous woody vine that is recommended for landscape use in cold-hardy zones, but is considered invasive in many areas of the country — its impacts and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG315

PI-168 /PI204 Safety Systems for Working with Pesticides

PI-168, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a description of the following pesticide safety systems: closed mixing and loading systems, enclosed cabs, and containment
systems. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI204

PI166/PI202 Pesticide Characteristics

PI-166, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a description of the following pesticide characteristics: solubility, adsorption, persistence, and volatility. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI202

PI167/PI203 EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling

PI-167, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes the requirements that a pesticide manufacturer must meet
in order for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the labeling of a new product as required before a pesticide is marketed to the public. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI203

PI-165/PI201 Protecting Your Eyes from Pesticide Exposure

PI-165, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for providing eye protection as required on pesticide labels. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI201

PI24/PI016 Broadcast Boom Sprayer Calibration

Revised! PI-24, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Thomas W. Dean and Frederick M. Fishel, details all steps needed to estimate accurately in gallons-per-acre (GPA) how much a properly calibrated boom sprayer will broadcast. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI016

PI 164/WG065 Activated Charcoal for Pesticide Inactivation

Revised! PI-164, a 4-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, describes what activated charcal is, how it is used for spill remediation and inactivating pesticides, how to apply it, and how to determine the amount to use. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG065.

SS AGR 304/AG311 Mexican Prickly Poppy: Biology and Control

SS-AGR-304, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent Sellers, describes biology and control of this annual or biennial member of the poppy family, also known as goatweed, Mexican thistle, prickly poppy and yellow thistle. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG311

SS AGR 303/AG310 Mulato (Brachiaria sp.)

SS-AGR-303, a 4-page fact sheet by J. Vendramini, U. Inyang, B. Sellers, L.E. Sollenberger and M. Silveira, describes the this apomictic hybrid of brachiaragrass with good growing potential for Florida pastures. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG310

SS AGR 302/AG308 Limpograss: A Quick Reference

SS-AGR-302, a 3-page fact sheet by Joana C. Newman, provides key data on this warm-season perennial grass used extensively for forage in south and central Florida, its origin, use, description, adaptation, management practices, fertilization, broad-leaf weed control, and pests and control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG308

SS AGR 301/AG307 Giant Reed (Arundo donax): Biology, Identification and Management

SS-AGR-301, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Kurt Vollmer, Curtis Rainbolt, and Jason Ferrell, describes this tall perennial grass that is commercially grown in the Mediterranean to make reeds for musical instruments, and which is a major invasive weed in Calfornia and Texas watersheds — its biology, identification and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG307