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Archive for June, 2007

    WEC-224/UW264: Supplemental Feeding and Food Plots for Bobwhite Quail

    June 25th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    WEC-224, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by William M. Giuliano, James F. Selph, Robert Hoffman, and Brandon J. Schad, describes considerations for a successful artificial feeding programs for bobwhite quail, including spreading feed and planting food plots. Includes a table of common food plot plants for bobwhites in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2007.

    FA-124/FA124: The Ornamental Fish Trade: An Introduction with Perspectives for Responsible Aquarium Fish Ownership

    June 21st, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    FA-124, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by E. J. Livengood and F.A. Chapman, aims inform aquarium owners about the ornamental fish industry so that they can make conscientious decisions about their purchases, andhelp protect the wild species and safeguard the natural environments. It describes how aquarium fish are collected or cultured, ecological considerations, and things a potential aquarist should know. Includes resource list. Published by the UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, May 2007.

    FE-689/FE689: Agricultura Con Valor Agregado: ¿Es Lo Correcto Para Mi?

    June 20th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    FE-689, a 4-page article by Edward Evans, is the Spanish language version of “FE638/FE638: Value Added Agriculture: Is It Right for Me?” It explores the concept of value added agricultural businesses and provides a set of preliminary questions which may help agricultural producers decide whether a particular value added business is suitable for them. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, May 2007.

    ENY-740/IN722: Emerging Infectious Diseases

    June 19th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    ENY-740, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey,describes what emerging infections diseases are, gives some examples, some of the common causes for emergence or re-emergence of the diseases. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2007.

    SS-AGR-12/WG051: Florida's Organo-Auxin Herbicide Rule - 2007

    June 19th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    Revised! SS-AGR-12, a 5-page fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, J.A. Ferrell, G. E. MacDonald, and B. J. Brecke, clarifies and disseminates this rule enacted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to growers and applicators. Includes a table of sources to buy wind meters. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2006.

    HS-1101/HS353: Selecting Collard Varieties Based on Yield, Plant Habit and Bolting

    June 19th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    HS-1101, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by S. M. Olson and J. H. Freeman, provides growers with information about collard, results of variety testing in Quincy, FL, and descriptions of varieties. Includes tables with yield and plant weight under good to optimum conditions, and yield and plant weight when grown under conditions conducive to bolting. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, February 2007.

    SS-AGR-48/DS126: Warm Season (Summer) Forage Legume Guide

    June 19th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    SS-AGR-48/DS126: Warm Season (Summer) Forage Legume Guide Revised! SS-AGR-48, a 5-page guide by Y.C. Newman and C. G. Chambliss, provides an overview of summer forage legume crops: inoculation of seeds, cultivars, planting, fertilization, irrigation, and management and utilization for both pasture and hay. Includes a table of planting dates, seeding rates, and planting depths for various forage legume crops. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2007.

    FCS-8569-Span/FY071: Alimentacion Saludable: Liquidos

    June 15th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    Revised! FCS-8569-Span, a 3-page factsheet by Linda Bobroff and Luisa Oliver-Cordero, is the Spanish version of “Healthy Eating for Elders: Fluids” (FCS8569/FY070). It explains the importance of remaining well-hydrated, lists symptoms of dehydration, and gives tip on how to consume adequate fluids. Revised to expand content and references. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2007.

    FCS-8587-Span/FY103: Vida Saludable: Sitios Web Confiables

    June 15th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    Revised! FCS-8587-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Linda Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, is the Spanish version of “Healthy Living: Reliable Web Sites” (FCS8587). It will help consumers understand how to identify reliable and trustworthy health-related web sites, and lists a number of web resources. Revised to include and update links. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2007.

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