EDIS Update

Archive for January, 2008

ENY-839/IN692 Thrips Monitoring in Florida Blueberries

January 31st, 2008
Topic(s):Crops

ENY-839, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Gary K. England, Elena M. Rhodes and Oscar E. Liburd, describes techniques for monitoring populations of this key pest of both Rabbiteye and southern highbush blueberries in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2006. htttp://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN692

FSHN07-07/FS143 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 6: Establish Verification Procedures

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Food Safety

FSHN07-07, a 7-page fact sheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby L. Newslow, describes the final HACCP principle, which consists of establishing verification procedures for the entire plan and ensuring that the system is operating correctly in accordance with the plan. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, August 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS143

Production of Biofuel Crops in Florida series

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Agriculture, Crops, Environment, Sustainable Living

This series of illustrated fact sheets introduces growers to several potential biofuel crops for Florida, with assessments of potential, description of biology, production, potential yields, production challenges and estimated costs, environmental concerns, and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008.

• SS-AGR-291/AG296: Switchgrass
  Yoana Newman, Curtis Rainbolt, Mary J. Williams and Joao Vendramini
• SS-AGR-292/AG297: Miscanthus
  John Erickson, Curtis Rainbolt and Yoana Newman
• SS-AGR-293/AG298: Sweet Sorghum
  Wilfred Vermerris, Curtis Rainbolt, David Wright and Yoana Newman
• SS-AGR-294/AG299: Soybean
  D.L. Wright, K. Boote and J.J. Marois
• SS-AGR-295/AG300: Peanut
  D.L. Wright
• SS-AGR-296/AG301: Canola
  D.L. Wright
• SS-AGR-297/AG302: Elephantgrass
  Kenneth R. Woodard and Lynn E. Sollenberger
• SS-AGR-298/AG303: Sugarcane/Energycane
  Curtis Rainbolt and Robert Gilbert

SS AGR 264/AG272 Bermudagrass: A Quick Reference

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Turf / Sod

SS-AGR-264, a 3-page fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, provides prospective growers with basic information about this second most planted warm-season perennial improved grass, touching briefly on its origin, use, adaptation, management practices, fertilization, weed control, pests and control. Includes a table comparing varieties. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG272

SS-AGR-176/AG179 Fertilizing and Liming Forage Crops

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Livestock

Revised! SS-AGR-176, an 8-page fact sheet by Y.C. Newman, C. Mackowiak, R. Mylavaparu, and M. Silveira, provides a basic overview of nutrient management for forage crops and fertilization recommendations for specific forages. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG179

PI-161/PI198 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Pest Control Businesses

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Safety

PI-161, a 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are in the pest control service industry. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI198

PI-160/PI197 Transporting Pesticides and Understanding the Rules of the Road: Farmers, Ranchers and Production Agricultural Operations

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Pesticide Information, Safety

PI-160, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, addresses the concern for transporting pesticides that are regarded as hazardous materials by the Secretary of Transportation. This document is specifically written to provide information for those who are considered farmers by the Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR). Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2008. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI197

TP-160/SG081 A Recreational Boating Characterization of Brevard County

January 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Recreation, Water

TP-160 is a 129-page illustrated report by Charles Sidman, Tim Fik, Robert Swett, Bill Sargent, James Fletcher, Susan Fann, David Fann, and Alisa Coffin. It documents the methods, procedures, and results of a map-based mail survey that was distributed to Brevard County boaters to obtain seasonal information about their boating preferences, use profiles, and travel patterns. Published by the UF Sea Grant College Program, October 2007.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG081

ENH-1089/EP353 Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule for Home Lawn Fertilization

January 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Sustainable Living, Water

ENH-1089, a 2-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, explains the new state rule regulating urban turf, or home lawn, fertilizer — why it is important, how it affects the homeowner, what the requirements are, exceptions, and existing requirements for commercial lawn care services and golf courses. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2007.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP353

ENY-845/IN754 Thrips of Ornamentals in the Southeastern US

January 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Nursery & Greenhouse

ENY-845, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Joe Funderburk, Stan Diffie, Jyotsna Sharma, Amanda Hodges, and Lance Osborne, describes describes the common thrips associated with ornamental plants in the southeastern U.S., their biology, feeding behavior and damage, natural enemies, sampling and identification. Includes references and a key representing thrips species from three families. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN754

ABE 381/AE431 Evolution of water quality regulations in the United States and Florida

January 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Environment, Water

ABE-381, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio and Yuncong Li, summarizes US water quality legislative history, Florida water quality legislation, and water quality criteria development. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, December 2007.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE431

ENY-143/IN741 Bee-Proofing for Florida Citizens

January 4th, 2008
Topic(s):House & Home

ENY-142, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis and A. S. Neal, provides information about Africanized honey bees (AHB), precautions that can be taken by Florida residents to locate potential nesting sites, prevent nests from forming, and how to inspect one’s property for nests. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2007.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN741

SL129/SS163 UF/IFAS Standardized Fertilization Recommendations for Agronomic Crops

January 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, Turf / Sod

SL-129, a 9-page fact sheet by R. Mylavarapu, D. Wright, G. Kidder, C.G. Chambliss, presents in abbreviated form the fertilization recommendations for agronomic crops based on soil tests performed by the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL). It contains the basic information from which ESTL soil-test reports and fertilization recommendations are generated. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS163

SS AGR 263/AG271 Bahiagrass: A Quick Reference

January 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Livestock, Turf / Sod

SS-AGR-263, a 3-page fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, provides prospecitve growers with basic information about this warm-season perennial forage, touching briefly on its origin, use, adaptation, management practices, fertilization, weed control, pests and control. Includes a table comparing varieties. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, December 2007. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG271

FE707/FE707 Florida Property Tax Reform: Local Government Impacts of the Proposed Constitutional Change

January 4th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Agriculture, Community Development, Families & Consumers, Money Matters, Sustainable Living

FE707, a 7-page fact sheet by Rodney L. Clouser, is part of the Florida’s Property Tax Reform series. It reports changes in the estimated cost of the proposed consitutional amendment and informs about the impact of proposed changes to the Florida Constitution that will be voted on by the state citizens on January 29, 2008. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, January 2008.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE707