EDIS Update

Archive for November, 2007

ENY-843/IN715 Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Ornamental Crops

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

ENY-843, an 11-page fact-sheet by James F. Price, Elzie McCord, Jr., and Curtis Nagle, defines pesticide resistance, how it is established, and resistance management. Includes tables summarizing modes of action for pesticides used in Florida ornamental production. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN715

IPM-200/IN732 Introduction to the Growers IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

IPM-200, a 5-page illustrated fact-sheet by N. C. Leppla, presents the IPM principles–past, present, and future–of pest management, advantages of IPM, and project objectives. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN732

ENY-679/IN472 Insecticides, Miticides and Molluscicides Available to Florida's Floricultural Industry

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

Revised! ENY-679, an 8-page fact-sheet by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle, and Elzie McCord, Jr., lists the commercial products currently registered for arthropod and gastropod management in Florida’s commercial production sites, adding to the information available in crop-specific guides. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN472

ENY-841/IN713 Causes and Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Strawberry Production

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

ENY-841, a 6-page fact-sheet by James F. Price, Elzie McCord, Jr., and Curtis Nagle, defines pesticide resistance, how it is established and resistance management. Includes tables summarizing modes of action for pesticides used in Florida strawberry production. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN713

ENY-290/IG140 External Parasites of Poultry

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Livestock, Pesticide Information

Revised! ENY-290, a 12-page fact-sheet by P. E. Kaufman, P. G. Koehler, and J. F. Butler, describes several external parasites of poultry in Florida, insecticide resistance, and control. Includes tables of pesticides registered in Florida for poultry pests and for insects in poultry houses. Published by UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IG140

FOR-128/FR184 Urban Forests in Florida: Do They Reduce Air Pollution?

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Forest Resources

FOR-128, a 3-page fact-sheet by Francisco Escobedo, presents the factors behind pollution removal by trees, estimates the amount of air pollution removal for three Florida cities, and presents strategies for managing urban trees for air quality improvement. Published by UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR184

HS-1113/HS368 Growing Bell Peppers in Soilless Culture under Open Shade Structures

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Crops

HS-1113, an 4-page illustrated fact-sheet by Robert C. Hochmuth, Danielle D. Treadwell, Eric H. Simonne, Linda B. Landrum, Wanda L. Laughlin, and Lei Lani Davis, describes the results of trials of using soilless culture and shade to extend the bell pepper growing season through the hottest part of the summer and into fall. Includes tables of trial data. Published by UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS368

HS-1121/HS338 Keys to Successfully Choosing Enterprises That Suit Your Small Farm

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Small Farms

HS-1121, an 11-page fact-sheet by Robert Hochmuth, Larry Halsey, George Hochmuth, Chad Hutchinson, and Linda Landrum, helps farmers begin the decision-making process of evaluating alternative enterprises. It discusses key points to consider, and how to take a resource inventory before getting started. Published by UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, September 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS338

PI-158/PI195 Surviving the FDACS Bureau of Compliance Monitoring Inspection: Walking through an Inspection

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Agriculture

PI-158, a 13-page illustrated fact-sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, assists agricultural producers in preparing for the day when the inspector arrives at their operation. It reviews the elements that an inspector for the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) Bureau of Compliance Monitoring (BCM) will examine during a routine agricultural establishment inspection. Includes references and a copies of related forms. Published by UF Department of Agronomy, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI195

CIR 1243/EP060 Amaryllis

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden

Revised! Circular 1243, a 4-page fact-sheet by Sydney Park Brown and Robert J. Black, describes this subtropical bulb with large trumpet shaped flowers which is popular with Florida gardeners — its landscape uses, planting, general care, propagation, and disease and pest management. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP060

ENH-1054/EP300 Chapter 4 — Restoring Trees after a Hurricane

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Disaster Prep & Recovery

ENH-1054, a 10-page full-color fact-sheet by Edward F. Gilman and Tracy Partin, is part of the Urban Forest Hurricane Recovery Program series. It provides a step-by-step guide for restoring trees after a hurricane or wind storm so that trees can bring beauty and shade back to the community with reduced risk. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP300

TP152/SG080 A Recreational Boating Characterization of Sarasota County

November 30th, 2007
Topic(s):Recreation, Water

TP-152 is an 89 page illustrated report by Charles Sidman, Robert Swett, Tim Fik, Susan Fann, and Bill Sargent. It documents the methods, procedures, and results of a map-based mail survey that was distributed to Sarasota County boaters to obtain seasonal information about their boating preferences, user profiles, and travel patterns. Published by the UF Sea Grant College Program, January 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG080

4H5.6/4H256: Procedure for Handling 4-H Accounts—Establishing and Maintaining a County 4-H Foundation

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

Revised! 4H5.6, a 2-page fact-sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, explains how to establish and maintain a County 4-H Foundation, listing specific tasks and agent responsibilities. Revised to include information about how the DACS Charitable Group list pertains to 4-H. Published by UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H256

FCS8567/FY066: Healthy Eating for Elders—Folate

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):Aging & Caregiving, Health & Nutrition

Revised! FCS8567, a two-page fact-sheet by Linda Bobroff, explains what folate is, what foods it can be found in, and why it is an essential nutrient. Revised to include updated nutritional information. Published by UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pdffiles/FY/FY06600.pdf

FCS8842/FY966: Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce: Part 1

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):Food Safety, Small Farms

FCS8842, a facts-heet by Brian Lapinski, Amy Simonne, and M.E. Swisher, introduces readers to the PACE principles (prevention, accountability, control, and education) of food safety as they apply to small farm management. Includes a slide presentation. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY966

FCS8845/FY969 Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce, Part 4: Farm Map Activity

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):Food Safety, Small Farms

FCS8845, a 3-page fact-sheet by Brian Lapinski, Amy Simonne, and M.E. Swisher, provides a schematic map of a theoretical farm and invites readers to identify and comment on the potential food safety risks depicted.Published by UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY969

FCS8742/FY486 Pome and Stone Fruits: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):Food Safety

Revised! FCS87421, a 2-page fact-sheet by Amy Simonne, lists steps that consumers can take to reduce their risk of foodborne illness from fresh produce. Published by UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, March 2006.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY486

ENH 1078/EP329 Evaluation of Petunia Cultivars as Bedding Plants for Florida

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):Crops, Nursery & Greenhouse

ENH1078, an 11-page illustrated fact-sheet by R.O. Kelly, Z. Deng, and B. K. Harbaugh, describes the history of petunia breeding in Florida and summarizes the results of field trials testing best performing cultivars in Florida and comparing the resulting standards with untested varieties from seed companies around the world. Includes a list of high performing cultivars, a table with detailed performance data and digital images of cultivars by class. Published by UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP329

FE701/FE701 Issues at the Rural-Urban Fringe: Hillsborough County Agriculture Stewardship Program

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):Agriculture, Community Development, Getting Involved, Program Development, Sustainable Living

FE701, an 8-page fact-sheet by Rodney L. Clouser and Stephen Gran, describes a stewardship program developed to prevent premature conversion of agricultural land in this rapidly growing county surrounding Tampa Bay. Includes references. Published by UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE701

FA147/FA147 Candidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: Caribbean Spiny Lobster, Panulirus argus

November 19th, 2007
Topic(s):Aquaculture

FA147, a 5-page fact-sheet by Christian L. Miller, Cortney L. Ohs, R. LeRoy Creswell, introduces this lobster with whip-like antennae for aquaculture in Florida. It gives description and natural history and discusses culture methods, market, and diseases that may affect its aquaculture potential. Includes references and recommended additional reading. Published by UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, September 2007.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FA147

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