FOR-190, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Rick Williams and Patrick Minogue, describes this noxious weed introduced originally for oil production and favored as an ornamental, its biology and management strategies.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR251
Category: Agriculture
PP 246/PP166 Palm Problems: Field and Laboratory Diagnosis
PP-246, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Monica L. Elliott and Timothy K. Broschat, includes tips to determine when laboratory diagnostics may be useful and how to interpret and/or integrate field and
laboratory diagnoses. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP166
HS1141/HS389 Annual Cover Crops in Florida Vegetable Systems Part 2: Production
HS-1141, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle Treadwell, Waldemar Klassen and Michael Alligood, is the second part of the three-part series, Annual Cover Crops in Florida Vegetable Systems. It discusses management practices for annual cover crops, from seed selection to termination.
Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS389
AN207/AN207 Country of Origin Labeling (COOL)
AN207, a 3-page fact sheet by Chad Carr and Larry Eubanks, describes the COOL labeling regulations for agricultural commodities, including the interim final rule released by AMS on July 28,2008. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN207
FOR194/FR255 Community Leaders’ Perceptions on Urban Forests in Hillsborough County, Florida
FOR-194, a 2-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, Rob J. Northrop, Molly K. Moon, compares the results from a needs assessment in Hillsborough County to a national urban tree survey and shares some initial insights into the Gulf Coast community’s perceptions and beliefs regarding urban trees. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR255
HS1146/HS397 Understanding the ‘USDA Organic’ Label
HS-1146, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell and Mickie E. Swisher, briefly outlines the history of the USDAs National Organic Program (NOP), summarizes for consumers the benefits of government regulation of organic food products, and provides a guide for interpreting labels on products with organic ingredients. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS397
HS1147/CH200 Scouting for Citrus Greening
HS-1147, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Jamie D. Yates, Stephen H. Futch, and Timothy M. Spann, describes when to scout; different methods of scouting and their applications; symptoms of greening and how to distinguish these symptoms from those of other diseases/disorders; and what to do when a
greening-infected tree is identified. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CH200
CH198/CH198: Citrus Greening: A Serious Threat to the Florida Citrus Industry
CH198, a full-color tri-fold brochure by J.D. Yates, T.M. Spann, M.E. Rogers, and M.M. Dewdney, provides key information on the history, vector, symptoms, management, and diagnostics of this serious disease affecting the citrus industry. Includes references and contact list. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CH198
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
PP257/PP257 Powdery Mildew of Gerbera Daisy
PP-257, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Catalina Moyer and Natalia A. Peres, describes this important fungal disease of gerberas in Florida, its symptoms, development, and management practices. Includes a table of fungicides registered to control powdery mildew on ornamentals in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP257
HS387/HS387 Annual Cover Crops in Florida Vegetable Systems Part 1. Objectives: Why grow cover crops?
HS387, an 18-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle Treadwell, Waldemar Klassen and Michael Alligood, is part one of a three-part series. This publication discusses the reasons why a producer might consider including a cover crop in the vegetable cropping system. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS387
SL259/SS483 Dealing With High Fertilizer Costs in Forage Production Systems
SL-259, a 4-page fact sheet by M.L. Silveira, J.M. Vendramini, P.J. Hogue and J.F. Selph, addresses important issues relative to fertilizer efficiency and suggests alternatives for reducing fertilizer use and reducing production costs for forage production. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS483
FOR 175/FR233 Forest Management in the Interface: Amenity Resources
FOR-175, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser and Martha C. Monroe, discusses aesthetic and recreational considerations for forest management in the interface between urban and rural areas. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR233
SL249/SS469 Getting the Most out of Bahiagrass Fertilization
SL-249, a 6-page fact sheet by C.L. Mackowiak, A.R. Blount, E.A. Hanlon, M.L. Silveira, M.B. Adjei, and R.O. Myer, summarizes analysis practices and recommendations for bahiagrass fertilization for hay, sod or pasture systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS469
ENY-743S/IN769 Lengua Azul
ENY-743S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, Chelsea T. Smartt, and C. Roxanne Connelly, is the Spanish language version of ENY-743/IN768 Bluetongue. It answers common questions about this viral disease of ruminant livestock transmitted by biting midges, the virus, clinical signs of bluetongue, economic impact, transmission, diagnosis, cure, distribution, presence in Florida, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN769
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
FOR187/FR242 Expanding Florida’s Farming Business to Incorporate Tourism
FOR-187, a 5-page fact sheet by Wendy Francesconi and Taylor Stein, proposes bringing Florida’s two economic engines, tourism and agriculture, together. Describes the current farming situation in Florida, why Florida farmers should consider agritourism, and planning needed for an agritourism operation. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR242
PP254/PP170 Organic Management of Vegetable Diseases, Part II: Foliar Pathogens
PP-254, a 6-page fact sheet by Amanda Gevens and Gary Vallad, emphasizes the management of foliar disease and serves as a
guide to assist growers in selecting strategies to manage disease in a sustainable system. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP170
ENH1102/EP366 Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum
ENH-1102, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen and T.A. Mellich, describes new techniques plant breeders can use to manipulate flowering and pollination in ornamental aroids for hybridization purposes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP366