HS1174, a 2-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes the 3-Way system — using a combination of three fumigants to achieve control of nematodes, diseases, and weeds — as a methyl-bromide alternative for the control of soilborne pests, and discusses considerations for growers in selecting fumigant systems. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1174
Category: Agriculture
HS1173 Common Purslane Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1173, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this drought resistant annual with succulent leaves found in most habitats in Florida — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1173
AN240 Florida Cracker Cattle
AN240, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, describes this small to moderately-sized breed of cattle descended from the original cattle brought to Florida by the Spanish in the 1500s — history, breed characteristics, beef, organizations, and contacts. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an240
ENY061/IN850 Susceptibility of Flowers and Bedding Plants to Root-Knot Nematodes
ENY061, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Romy Krueger and Robert McSorley, summarizes recently published work on varying plant susceptibilities to root-knot nematodes and provides an overview of flower cultivars and their susceptibility to different species and races of root-knot nematodes, particularly M. incognita, M. javanica, and M. arenaria, all of which are common in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in850
PI228 EPA’s Safety Measures for Aluminum and Magnesium Phosphide Fumigants
PI228, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines new EPA restrictions on aluminum and magnesium phosphide products used to control burrowing rodents. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi228
FOR236/FR298 Pitch Canker Disease of Pines
FOR236, a 4-page illustrated page fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this disease of conifers caused by the fungus Fusarium circinatum — Symptoms and Signs, Disease Biology, Geographical Distribution and Management. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr298
FOR246/FR308 Phoenix sylvestris, Wild Date Palm
FOR246, a 2-page fact sheet by Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this slow-growing palm native to India and southern portions of Pakistan – scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr308
FOR243/FR305 Quercus chapmanii, Chapman Oak
FOR243, a 2-page fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this native oak, naturally found in the dry, xeric habitats of sandy ridges and coastal dunes throughout most of Florida and coastal Alabama, Georgia, and the southern portion of South Carolina — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr305
FOR254/FR316 Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm
FOR254, a 2-page fact sheet by Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this evergreen cycad native to the tropical islands of southern Japan, but growing well in the subtropics of the United States — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr316
FOR239/FR301 Quercus hemisphaerica, Darlington Oak
FOR239, a 2-page fact sheet by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie, describes this tardily deciduous tree found along sandy ridges and mixed forests from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr301
FOR240/FR302 Dypsis decaryi, Triangle Palm
FOR240, a 2-page fact sheet by Heather V. Quintana, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Mary McKenzie, describes this palm with a distinctive triangular shape to its trunk, which is endemic to the southeasternmost part of Madagascar and thrives in poor, dry soils– scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr302
FOR245/FR307 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, Bottle Palm
FOR245, a 2-page fact sheet by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie, describes this palm with a bottle shaped trunk that is endemic to the Mascarene Islands east of Madagascar, and can grow in south Florida — scientific and common names, description, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr307
FOR237/FR299 Principles for Developing Your Ecotourism Business Plan
FOR237, a 6-page fact sheet by Tinelle D. Bustam and Taylor Stein, provides those wishing to begin an ecotourism business or modify an existing business with a detailed description of the diversity in ecotourism business models and the components necessary to develop an ecotourism business plan. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr299
FOR233/FR295 Planning for the Many Benefits of Nature-Based Recreation
FOR233, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Taylor V. Stein, helps land managers systematically plan recreational opportunities in balance with conservation of natural area ecosystems. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr295
HS1175 Managing Yellow and Purple Nutsedge in Florida Strawberry Fields
HS1175, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, gives management guidelines for these perennial weeds that are well adapted for growth in plasticulture production systems. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1175
HS1172 Florida Pusley Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1172, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this drought-resistant annual with hairy leaves and stems that is common in row middles, strawberry production fields, and organic mulch for highbush blueberries — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and classical control. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1172
AN239 Basic Guide for the Backyard Chicken Flock
AN239, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Derek L. Barber, provides basic information for small-farm owners about brooding, housing, feed and water, nesting, breeds of chickens, and hatcheries, for starting a backyard flock. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an239
FSHN10-02/FS150 Food Safety on the Farm: Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices—Manure and Municipal Biosolids
FSHN10-02, a 4-page fact sheet by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, and Alexandra Chang, is part of the Food Safety on the Farm series. It focuses on GAPs and GHPs relating specifically to manure and municipal biosolids. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs150
SSAGR331/AG341 Methods for On-Farm Testing of Peanut Varieties in Florida with Results from 2005–2009
SSAGR331, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by B.L. Tillman, M.W. Gomillion, J. McKinney, G. Person, W.D. Thomas, and C. Smith, presents ideas for comparing the performance of varieties on a “farm scale” that will give peanut growers tools to accurately evaluate peanut varieties on their own farm. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag341
FSHN06-2/FS136 Food Safety on the Farm: Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices—Water
Revised! FSHN06-2, a 5-page fact sheet by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, and Douglas L. Archer, is part of the Food Safety on the Farm series. It focuses on GAPs and GHPs relating specifically to water use. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs136