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New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database

Archive for October, 2007

    EENY-417/IN751 A Weevil, Eurhinus magnificus Gyllenhal (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

    October 24th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    EENY-417, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bryan J. Ulmer, Rita E. Duncan, Jens Prena and Jorge E. Pena, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this brilliantly colored imported potential grape pest that has been found in Broward and Miami-Dade counties, its synonymy, distribution, description, biology, host plants and damage, and management. Includes selected references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2007.

    AN190/AN190 Basic Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cows

    October 24th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    AN190, an 11-page fact sheet by Matt Hersom, discusses the basic nutrients
    that are required for production and provides tables indicating diet concentration and daily intake requirements of key nutrients for beef cattle. The information contained in this publication is based upon the recommendations published in the Nutrient Requirements of Beef Cattle (2000). Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, October 2007.

    WEC239/UW282 Protecting Your Family and Pets from Rabies

    October 24th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    WEC239, a 4-page fact sheet by Holly K. Ober, explains what rabies is and how it spreads, which animals can get rabies, the symptoms, how common it is, how you can limit its spread, and what to do after a wild animal bite. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2007.

    FCS8841/FY965: Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce: Instructions for the Trainer

    October 22nd, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    FCS8841, a 2-page factsheet by Brian Lapinski, Amy Simonne, and M.E. Swisher, introduces trainers to the “Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce” curriculum, which is designed to help small-scale farmers correctly follow proper food safety practices. It gives a brief overview of the curriculum. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

    FCS2281/FY1005: Homeless Street Youth: Personal Strengths and External Resources

    October 22nd, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    FCS2281, a 3-page fact sheet by Jing Zhang and Kate Fogarty, offers a fresh perspective on homeless youth. While these youth are often viewed as deviant and low in self-control, recent research finds that they have numerous strengths and efficiently use various resources to their advantage. The publication advocates taking a strengths-based (rather than problem-based) perspective when helping these youth. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

    FCS2280/FY1004: Adolescents and Trauma

    October 22nd, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    FCS2280, a 5-page fact sheet by Ashley Eckes and Heidi Liss Radunovich, explores the special needs of adolescents coping with trauma, tragedy, and disaster. It explains why teens may be especially vulnerable to trauma and its effects and gives tips to help teens cope with and process trauma. Includes a section on PTSD. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

    FCS2277/FY1000 When People Parent Together: Let's Talk About Coparenting

    October 22nd, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    FCS2277, a 7-page fact sheet by James McHale, Jason Baker, and Heidi Liss Radunovich, will help anyone who is “coparenting” children–raising children with the help of another adult. It explains why cooperative and respectful coparenting is key to the healthy development of children and will help coparents understand whether their coparenting relationship is in good health or in need of a tune-up. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

    CIR620/EP006 Daylilies for Florida

    October 17th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    Revised! Circular 620, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown and Robert J. Black, describes this popular flowering perennial for use in Florida landscapes statewide, landscape uses, selection, planting site, planting, general care, pest management, and propagation and hybridizing. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2007.

    Sugarcane Handbook

    October 17th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    <![CDATA[The following new publications have been added to the Florida Sugarcane Handbook, published by the UF Agronomy Department, June - October 2007.
    Census Reports:
    SSAGR265/SC080: Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2002
    SSAGR266/SC081:Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2003
    SSAGR267/SC082: Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2004
    SSAGR268/SC083: Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2005
    Variety Fact Sheets:
    SSAGR270/SC084: Performance of Foreign Cane Germplasm on Florida Sandlands
    Economics and Policy:
    SSAGR284/SC085: Sugar and the World Trade Organization (WTO): Progress To-Date

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    PI-157/PI194 Specifically Regulated Pesticides in Florida - Methyl Bromide

    October 16th, 2007
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    PI-157, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes this hydrocarbon fumigant which is specifically regulated in Florida, its effective dates, applicator requirements, application equipment, safety equipment, exemptions, and additional information. Published by the UF Agronomy Department, October 2007.

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