EDIS Update

Archive for May, 2008

HS1140/HS394 Field Guide to Identify the Common Casuarina (Australian Pine) Species in Florida

May 27th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Forest Resources

HS-1140, an 8-page illustrated field guide by William S. Castle, provides practical information and photographs to anyone interested in field identification of these plants. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS394

VM-167/VM117 Emergency Considerations for Beef Cattle

May 27th, 2008
Topic(s):Disaster Prep & Recovery, Livestock

VM-167, a 5-page illustrated guide by Max Irsik and Todd Thrift, provides a general overview of beef cattle handling, care, and health concerns which may be associated with a natural disaster such as a hurricane. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/VM117

AN201/AN201 Corn Gluten Feed for Beef Cattle

May 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

AN-201, a 4-page fact sheet by Bob Myer and Matt Hersom, provides beef cattle producers with basic information about this co-product of wet-corn milling industry that is readily available in the southeastern USA — utilization, considerations for use, and feeding guidelines. Includes references and a table of typical nutrient composition of corn gluten feed (CGF). Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN201

ENH1100/EP364 New Florida Foliage Plant Cultivar: ‘Orange Hot’ Anthurium

May 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Nursery & Greenhouse

ENH-1100, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen, and T.A. Mellich, describes this new Florida foliage plant cultivar with light salmon orange spathes, available for commercial producers growing finished plants. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP364

HS1138/HS393 Citrus Tree Stresses: Effects on Growth and Yield

May 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Citrus

HS-1138, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by J. Syvertsen and E.A. Hanlon, provides information dealing with citrus responses to environmental conditions for professionals involved with citrus management practices. It explains how citrus trees respond to changes in availability of water and nutrients; discusses plant-stress situations and their effects on citrus growth and productivity; and discusses the balance between roots and shoots. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS393

ENH884/EP141 Weed Management in Home Lawns

May 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden

Revised! ENH-884, a 9-page fact sheet by J.Bryan Unruh, Barry Brecke, Laurie E. Trenholm, provides homeowners with information to carry out a carefully planned and coordinated weed control program for their lawns. Describes types of weeds, proper lawn management, weed biology and control, weed control prior to turf establishment and in established turf, and pesticide application procedures. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2008.

FOR184/FR239 Urban Forests in Florida: Trees Control Stormwater Runoff and Improve Water Quality

May 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Water

FOR-184, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jennifer Seitz and Francisco Escobedo, shows how individual trees and urban forest cover assist in maintaining our watershed health, improve water and soil quality, and lower maintenance and construction costs of water storage and treatment systems. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR239

AN086/AN086 Essential Trace Minerals for Grazing Cattle in Florida

May 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

Revised! AN086, an 8-page fact sheet by John D. Arthington, reviews trace minerals that are recognized as deficient in Florida grazing cattle and that are important considerations in supplementation programs, supplementation, and analysis of herd trace mineral status. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2008.

AN202/AN202 The Effects of Freezing on the Processing Characteristics and Palatability Attributes of Fresh Pork Legs

May 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Food Safety, Small Farms

AN202, a 5-page report by B. G. Sapp, D. D. Johnson, L. E. Eubanks, and J. H. Brendemuhl, presents the results of a study to ascertain if de-boning and vacuum packaging of fresh hams for frozen storage had any effect on the processing qualities and oxidative rancidity of the cured ham as compared to the traditional method of freezing and storing of fresh bone-in hams. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN202

ENY-743/IN768 Bluetongue

May 14th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

ENY-743, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Walter J. Tabachnick, Chelsea T. Smartt, and C. Roxanne Connelly, answers common questions about this viral disease of ruminant livestock transmitted by biting midges, the virus, clinical signs of bluetongue, economic impact, transmission, diagnosis, cure, distribution, presence in Florida, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN768

AN196/AN196: Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2006 Financial Summary

May 14th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

AN196, a 13-page illustrated report by A. De Vries, R. Giesy, L. Ely, M. Sowerby, B. Broaddus, and C. Vann, summarizes the financial performance of 22 dairy farms that participated in a 2006 survey. It is intended for general use by dairy farmers, the allied industry, government, and educational professionals. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN196

Circular 1091/DS121 Water Budgets for Florida Dairy Farms

May 14th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock, Water

Revised! Circular 1091, a 6-page fact sheet by D. R. Bray, R. A. Bucklin, H. H. Van Horn, , R. A. Nordstedt, A. B. Bottcher, R. N. Gallaher, C. G. Chambliss, and G. Kidder, provides estimates of amounts of water commonly used for various purposes so that water use budgets for dairy farms can be developed on a per-cow and total-farm
basis. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/DS121

4HS FS 101.13/4H246: Essential Elements and Best Practices of 4-H Project Experiences

May 12th, 2008
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

4HS FS 101.13/4H246, a 4-page fact sheet by Joy C. Jordan, is one of a series for staff providing a basic overview to the Florida 4-H program within the IFAS Cooperative Extension Service. This document clarifies elements of the project experience for 4-H youth, including information on project materials, project experiences, and recognition. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2006.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H246

WEC242/UW286 Burmese Pythons in South Florida: Scientific Support for Invasive Species Management

May 12th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

WEC-242, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Rebecca G. Harvey, Matthew L. Brien, Michael S. Cherkiss, Michael Dorcas, Mike Rochford, Ray W. Snow, and Frank J. Mazzotti,describes the population of Burmese pythons in south Florida, python reproduction, size and appearance, and the work of the Python Science Support Team. Includes information about how Florida residents can help prevent the spread of invasive snakes, and references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW286

WEC 22/UW057 Butterfly Gardening in Florida

May 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden

Revised! WEC-22, a 25-page fact sheet by Jaret C. Daniels, Joe Schaefer, Craig N. Huegel, and Frank J. Mazzotti, includes how to plan for a butterfly garden, butterfly facts and biolohu, resources needed for adult butterfly and larvae (caterpillars), a map of butterfly regions and extensive tables. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW057

PI-162/PI199 Exposing Pesticide Exposure Using Fluorescent Tracer Dyes

May 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI-162, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, demonstrates dermal exposure for pesticide handlers under inadequate protective conditions using flourescent dyes and blacklight. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI199

AN197/AN197 Adding Value to Livestock with Niche Meat Marketing Programs

May 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

AN197, a 6-page report by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, discusses opportunities to add value to meat animals through existing specialty meat marketing programs. and addresses potential challenges to developing a niche meat marketing program. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN197

WEC244/UW285 Ecological Engineers: Southeastern Pocket Gophers Are One of Nature’s Architects

May 8th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

WEC-244, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Gabriel J. Miller, Steve A. Johnson, and Lora L. Smith, explains autogenic and allogenic environmental engineering, with brief discussions of live oak trees and beavers as examples, and describes the southeastern pocket gopher’s role in Florida ecosystems as an allogenic environmental engineer. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW285

ENH151/EP072 Growing Turfgrass in the Shade

May 6th, 2008
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden

Revised! ENH-151, a 2-page fact sheet by L.E. Trenholm, lists species of turfgrass suitable for use in the shade and management practices to minimize added stress. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP072

RFSR007/SR007 Sample Submission Guide for Plant Diagnostic Clinics of the Florida Plant Diagnostic Network.

May 2nd, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Revised! RF-SR007, an 8-page guide by A.J. Palmateer, C.M. Stiles, P.D. Roberts, R.E. Cullen, H. Dankers, R.J. McGovern, N. Peres, P.F. Harmon, and C.L. Harmon, provides extension clientele with the information they need to submit plant samples to Florida Extension Plant Diagnostic Clinics. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SR007

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