Category: Agriculture

HS1118/HS373 Optimum Planting Dates for Intercropped Cucumber, Squash, and Muskmelon with Strawberry

HS1118, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Bielinski M. Santos and Alicia J. Whidden, presents the results of a study to determine the most appropriate planting dates for cucumber, summer squash, and muskmelon intercropped with strawberry, and the effects of intercroppping on strawberry yields. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS373

HS1122/HS375 An Iodine-Based Starch Test to Assist in Selecting Leaves for HLB Testing

HS1122, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Ed Etxeberria, Pedro Gonzalez, William Dawson and Timothy Spann, presents an IFAS-developed version of a rapid, simple field diagnostic tool for Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing) and how to interpret the results. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS375

HS1129/HS381 Dooryard Citrus Production: the Value of the Florida Citrus Industry to Florida Residents

HS1129, a 4-page fact sheet by Timothy M. Spann, Ryan A. Atwood, and Jamie D. Yates, provides facts on production, economic value, the health of the citrus industry, and the non-economic value of the citrus industry in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, February 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS381

HS1125/HS342 Florida Subtropical Peaches: General Concepts and Cultivars Recommended for Grower Trials

HS1125, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by J. Ferguson, P. Andersen, J. Chaparro, and J. Williamson, discusses general concepts of subtropical production for commercial growers and homeowners and recommends cultivars for grower trials. Includes a table of chilling hours for several Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS342

HS1117/HS371 2007 Citrus Canker and Greening Handling Protocols for Master Gardener Plant Clinics

HS1117, a 4-page illustrated trifold brochure by Timothy M. Spann, Ryan A. Atwood, and Jamie D. Yates, provides Master Gardeners with tips and procedures for handling citrus disease questions. Includes identification tips, flowchart for telephone calls, how to handle samples, contact information for citrus extension agents, and lists of counties with greening and canker positive . Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS371

HS1116/HS370 Nitrogen Fertilization of Strawberry Cultivars: Is Preplant Starter Fertilizer Needed?

HS1116, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Bielinski M. Santos and Alicia J. Whidden, presents the results of studies conducted to determine whether using preplant starter N fertilization increases strawberry early and total yield. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS370

HS1126/HS376 Sunn hemp (Crotalaria juncea L.): A summer cover crop for Florida vegetable producers

HS1126, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell and Mike Alligood, summarizes the recommended cultural practices to help vegetable growers grow a successful summer cover crop and to optimize the amount of nitrogen that is returned to a vegetable crop. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS376

HS1130/HS382 Dooryard Citrus Production: Citrus Canker Disease

HS1130, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Timothy M. Spann, Ryan A. Atwood, Jamie D. Yates, and James H. Graham, Jr., describes this bacterial disease causing necrotic lesions on leaves, stems, and fruit of infected citrus trees — history of the disease in Florida, its symptoms, how it is spread, management, diagnosis, and susceptible varieties, includes references Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS382

OSHA Standards Series

Revised! The following fact-sheets are condensations of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Standards. They condense and highlight the information and requirements in the complete OSHA standards that all owners and managers of agricultural businesses should understand. Published by UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, September 2007.

ABE129/OA089 Temporary Labor Camps — OSHA Standard 1910.142
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE183/OA078 Emergency Action Plans — OSHA Standard 1910.38
Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown
ABE194/OA095 Portable Fire Extinguishers — OSHA Standard 1910.157
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE202/OA048 Powered Industrial Trucks — OSHA Standard 1910.178
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE141/OA021 Occupational Noise Exposure: OSHA Standard 1910.95
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE138/OA127 Portable Metal Ladders — OSHA Standard 1910.26
Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown
ABE128/OA086 Storage and Handling of Anhydrous Ammonia — OSHA Standard 1910.111
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE182/OA077 Maintenance, Safeguards, and Operational Features for Exit Routes — OSHA Standard 1910.37
Carol J. Lehtola and Charles M. Brown
ABE126/OA067 General Housekeeping Requirements — OSHA Standard 1910.22
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker
ABE127/OA068 Guarding Floor and Wall Openings and Holes — OSHA Standard 1910.23
Carol J. Lehtola, Charles M. Brown, and William J. Becker

AN191/AN191 Specialty Meat Marketing Claims: What’s the Difference?

AN-191, a 6-page illustrated report by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, discusses production/marketing claims defined by the USDA and addresses the differences between these products for food safety, human health, and eating quality. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Animal Sciences, February 2008.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN191

ENH1088/EP322 Promising New Evergreen Magnolias for Florida

ENH-1088, a 5-page fact sheet by Gary W. Knox, provides information about new evergreen magnolias being evaluated at NFREC Quincy. Includes references and a table comparing characteristics of new, non-native magnolias with native evergreen Magnolia species. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP322

ENH1079/EP346 Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Purple Passion Plant (Gynura aurantiaca)

ENH-1079, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jianjun Chen and Richard J. Henny, provides guidelines for commercial production of this colorful, velvety foliage plant: propagation, cultural requirements, common problems, and recommendations for interior use. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP346

SL253/SS478 Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, 2nd Edition

Revised! SL-253, a 100-page illustrated handbook edited by Thomas A. Obreza and Kelly T. Morgan, updates and expands upon the first edition (SP-169) including new information and updated recommendations crystallized from more than 60 citrus research and extension publications produced by UF/IFAS faculty since the first edition was published in 1995. It provides background information and recommendations to develop a sound citrus nutrition program that optimizes financial returns while sustaining yields and maintaining soil and water quality. Published by the UF Soil and Water Sciences Department, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS478

FOR 173/FR232 A Community Guide to Urban Forest Inventories

FOR-173, a 4-page fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo and Michael Andreu, defines what an urban forest inventory is and its advantages, what the conditions for conducting and funding and inventory should be, and some management options. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, January 2008.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR232

ENY-848/IN762 Biology and Management of Whiteflies in Sustainable Field Production of Cucurbits

ENY-848, a 3-page illustrated fact-sheet by O. E. Liburd and T. W. Nyoike, provides information about whiteflies, their biology and lifecycle, damage, monitoring and management strategies for sustainable agriculture. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN762

Weed Management Guide — Fruit and Nut Crops Revisions

Revised! The following 3-4 page fruit and nut fact-sheets by Jeffrey G. Williamson from the Weed Management Guide have been updated:

They provide tables of chemical weed control recommendations. Published by UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, November 2007.