Category: Agriculture

ABE367/AE243 Understanding the Pesticide Label for Citrus Grove Workers

Revised! ABE-367, a 5-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, Chris Wilson, is part of the Best Management Practices (BMPs) for Citrus Grove Workers series. It emphasizes the importance of reading pesticide labels, the risks of misusing pesticides, and what is on the label. Includes a 10 question quiz and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE243

PP113 2006 Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Sweet Basil

Revised! PP-113, a 2-page fact sheet by Shoan Zhang and Pamela D. Roberts, describes the symptoms and cultural controls for four plant diseases common to Sweet Basil in Florida — downy mildew, leaf spot, bacterial leaf spot, and fusarium wilt. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP113

TR001 Irrigation Scheduling for Tropical Fruit Groves in South Florida

TR001, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio and Yuncong Li, describes why irrigation is needed in south Florida, and the advantages and disadvantages of various tools available for determining an optimum irrigation schedule. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TR001

AN214 The Economics of Sexed Semen in Dairy Heifers and Cows

AN214, a 13-page fact sheet by Albert De Vries, summarizes the recent literature on sexed semen
use in dairy heifers and cows and evaluates the economics of the use of sexed semen in heifers and cows. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN214

HS1148/HS396 Guide for Maintaining the Quality and Safety of Organic Vegetables and Melons During Harvest and Handling Operations

HS-1148, a 7-page fact sheet by Steven A. Sargent and Danielle Treadwell, highlights practical guidelines to assist growers and handlers of organic vegetables and melons to minimize losses during harvest and handling operations. Differences in recommendations between crops grown using organic methods and conventional production methods are noted. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS396

AN213 Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2007 Financial Summary

AN213, a 19-page illustrated report by A. De Vries, R. Giesy, M. Sowerby, and L. Ely, summarizes the financial performance of 21 dairy farms that participated in a 2007 survey. It is intended for general use by dairy farmers, the allied industry, government, and educational professionals. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN213

PP262 Phytophthora-Related Citrus Diseases Identification Sheet1

PP262, a 2-page illustrated identification sheet by Megan Dewdney and Jamie D. Yates, can be used to identify four Phytophthora-related diseases of citrus–phytophthora foot rot, brown rot, phytopththora root rot, and diaprepes root weevil. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP262

PP261 Citrus Foliar Fungal Diseases

PP261, a 2-page illustrated identification sheet by Megan M. Dewdney and Jamie D. Yates, can be used to identify four fungal diseases in citrus: Alternaria Brown Spot, Citrus Scab, Greasy Spot and Melanose. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP261

FOR212/FR274 Ownership Succession: Plan Now for the Future of Your Land

FOR-212, a 4-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, outlines 8 steps for forestland owners to set up a smooth transition between themselves and the future owners of their property. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR274

FOR62/FR058 Where There’s Fire, there’s Smoke: Air Quality and Prescribed burning in Florida

Revised! FOR-62, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Martha C. Monroe, Adam C. Watts, and Leda N. Kobziar, provides some background information on air quality, the effects of smoke on human health and safety, and regulations concerning the use of prescribed fires and the smoke produced by them, as well as strategies for protecting air quality. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR058

AE438 GPS Accuracy for Tree Scouting and Other Horticultural Uses

AE438, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Reza Ehsani, Sherrie Buchanon, and Masoud Salyani, provides citrus producers using GPS for citrus greening disease scouting with some simple explanations of the causes of GPS error and the level of accuracy that can be expected from different classes of GPS receivers. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE438

PI173/PI209 Handling Total Release Foggers

PI-173, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, cautions about the risks of total release foggers (TRFs), also called "bug bombs," and common sense precautions people can take to reduce risks before using one in any building. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI209

FE795 Impacts of EPA Proposed Buffer-Zone Restrictions on Profitability of Florida Strawberry Growers

FE795, a 5-page fact sheet by John J. VanSickle, Scott Smith, and Richard Weldon, reports the results of a study to characterize the impact of the proposed buffer-zone restriction on the economic returns to Florida strawberry-growers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE795

FE794 Impacts of EPA Proposed Buffer-Zone Restrictions on Profitability of North Florida Potato Growers

FE794, a 4-page fact sheet by John J. VanSickle, Scott Smith, and Richard Weldon, reports the results of a study to characterize the impact of the proposed buffer-zone restriction on the economic returns to Florida potato-growers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE794

SSAGR71/AA255 Forage Grasses for Florida’s Organic Soils

Revised! SS-AGR-71, a 3-page fact sheet by I. V. Ezenwa, R. M. Muchovej and F. M. Pate, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It highlights the two forage grasses recommended for the fertile organic soils of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) — St. Augustinegrass and Limpograss. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA255

HS1156/HS380 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide

HS-1156 is a 35-page illustrated guide adapted for Florida from the Southeast Regional Blueberry Integrated Management Guide by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Philip F. Harmon and Oscar E. Liburd. Primarily tabular in format, it also includes links to additional resources, text descriptions of key pests by stages of flower bud development, and an illustrated guide to recognized stages. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Science, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS380

ENY-854/IN807 Quick Sheet: Insecticides and Miticides Recommended for Use in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide

Revised! ENY-854, a 2-page illustrated quick reference guide by M.E. Rogers, P.A. Stansly, L.L. Stelinski, and J.D. Yates, lists citrus insecticides and miticides recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide, their effects on important citrus pests, and their natural enemies. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN807

FE793 The Dynamics and Implications of Recent Increases in Citrus Production Costs

FE793, a 9-page illustrated article by Ronald P. Muraro and Robert A. Morris, examines the magnitude of recent changes in citrus production costs for Florida growers and discusses their implications. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE793