Category: Agriculture

WC088 Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources

WC088, an 11-page illustrated report by Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, and Danielle Treadwell, summarizes the results from the 2008 University of Florida IFAS Extension–Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Small Farm Survey. This information can then be used by Extension faculty to identify target audiences, develop relevant materials, and deliver this information through appropriate channels to assist farmers in achieving the goals of their small farm enterprises. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC088

HS1155 Production and Marketing of Chestnuts in the Southern United States

HS-1155, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert C. Hochmuth, Robert D. Wallace, Peter J. Van Blokland, and Jeffrey G. Williamson, provides information about these species of the beech family, which could make a viable alternative crop for small farmers in Florida who are looking to diversify their operations — history, economics, species and hybrids, nut quality and grades, propagation, location and site, orchard planting and production, pruning, pest management, pollination and nut formation, harvesting and storage, processing, marketing, and nutrition. Published by the UF Horticultural Sciences Department, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS1155

FOR224/FR286 Potential Woody Species and Species Attributes for Windbreaks in Florida

FOR-224, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Bijay Tamang, Donald L. Rockwood, and Melissa H. Friedman, discusses attributes affecting species selection decisions when designing living windbreaks. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR286

SSAGR323/AG333 Peanut Variety Performance in Florida, 2005 – 2008

SS-AGR-323, a 14-page illustrated fact sheet by Barry Tillman, Mark Gomillion, George Person, Justin McKinney and Bill Thomas, provides data from University of Florida trials conducted in Florida at IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and Jay from 2005-2008. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG333

Weed Biology and Management in Turf series

This series of 1-2 page illustrated fact sheets by J. Bryan Unruh, Darcy E. Partridge-Telenko, and Barry J. Brecke highlight key facts about each weed, and include herbicide options for each variety of Florida turfgrass. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.

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

FE803 Importación de Frutas Tropicales de Tailandia

FE803, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Edward A. Evans and Sikavas Nalampang, is the Spanish language version of FE719, Importation of Tropical Fruits from Thailand. It assesses the price competitiveness of imports of longan and lychee, outlines import regulations and highlights Thailand’s production and export trends for these commodities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE803

ENY901/IN818 Optimizing Alternative Fumigant Applications for Ornamental Production in Florida

ENY-901, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Erin N. Rosskopf, N. Kokalis-Burelle, R. McSorley & E. Skvarch, presents the results of tests of two alternative fumigants for ornamental production, conducted in Gainesville and Ft. Pierce. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN818

ENY251/IG050 External Parasites of Dairy Cattle

Revised! ENY-251, a 23-page fact sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler and J. F. Butler, describes the biology and management of the most important external parasites of dairy cattle in Florida. Includes references and tables of pesticide information. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG050

ENY902/IN824 Solarization for Pest Management in Florida

ENY-902, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Romy Krueger and Robert McSorley, describes this soil management practice that is typically carried out during the warm summer months to benefit crops grown in the following fall — how it works, technical advice, affected organisms, integrating soil fertility, and considerations/drawbacks. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN824

ENY281/IG135 Management of External Parasites with Forced-Use Dust Bags

Revised! ENY-281, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler and J. F. Butler, describes this safe, economical, and effective technique for managing external parasites on cattle in Florida — background, directions for hanging commercial dust bags, safety, cost of treatment, and effectiveness. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG135

FE802 Economic Impacts of the Florida Citrus Industry in 2007–08

FE802, a 15-page paper by Mohannad Rahmani and Alan W. Hodges, presents estimates of the total economic impacts of the Florida citrus industry on the state economy based on production values for the 2007–08 production season. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2006.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR802

SSAGR44/AG262 Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds

SS-AGR-44, a 3-page fact sheet by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller, provides a quick reference table describing the effectiveness of herbicide active ingredients for controlling common aquatic weeds, with guidance for their legal use. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG262

EENY450/IN822 Black thread scale, Ischnaspis longirostris (Signoret) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Diaspididae)

EENY-450, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this one of the most serious armored scale pests worldwide, attacking over 50 families of host plants — its distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, plant damage and economic importance, and managementIncludes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN822

AN219 El Caballo Cracker de Florida

AN219, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge Rey, is the Spanish language version of AN216: The Florida Cracker Horse. It describes this small breed of saddle horse designated “Florida’s Heritage Horse” by the Florida Legislature in 2008 — breed characteristics, history, current status, and events. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN219

EENY448/IN815 Coconut mealybug Nipaecoccus nipae (Maskell)(Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)

EENY-448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges, and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this widely distributed pest with a wide host range, that may be economically damaging to palms and tropical fruit crops — its distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, general plant damage and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN815

EENY454/IN816 Red date scale, Phoenicoccus marlatti (Cockerell) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Phoenicoccidae)

EENY-454, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges, and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this most important pest of the date palm, its distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, general plant damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN816

SSAGR94/AG162 General Guidelines for Managing Pastures for Dairy Cows

Revised! SS-AGR-94, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Sollenberger, Y.C. Newman, and J.M.B. Vendramini, is part of the Florida Forage Handbook. It answers dairy producers’ questions about managing pasture as a major source of nutrients for milking cows — soil testing and pasture fertilization, choice of forage species, and grazing strategies. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG162

ENH1117/EP382 Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Aglaonema and Dieffenbachia

ENH-1117, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen and T.A. Mellich, describes the techniques plant breeders can use for controlling flowering, effecting pollination, and securing seed production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP382

AE244 Pesticide Safety and Personal Protective Equipment for Citrus Grove Workers

AE244, an 11-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 provides information for citrus grove workers about toxicity and effects of exposure to pesticides and personal protective equipment. Includes two quizzes and references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE244