EDIS Update

Archive for July, 2008

CH198/CH198: Citrus Greening: A Serious Threat to the Florida Citrus Industry

July 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Citrus

CH198, a full-color tri-fold brochure by J.D. Yates, T.M. Spann, M.E. Rogers, and M.M. Dewdney, provides key information on the history, vector, symptoms, management, and diagnostics of this serious disease affecting the citrus industry. Includes references and contact list. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/CH198

PI166/PI202 Pesticide Characteristics

July 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI-166, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a description of the following pesticide characteristics: solubility, adsorption, persistence, and volatility. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI202

PI167/PI203 EPA Approval of Pesticide Labeling

July 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI-167, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes the requirements that a pesticide manufacturer must meet
in order for the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to approve the labeling of a new product as required before a pesticide is marketed to the public. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI203

PP257/PP257 Powdery Mildew of Gerbera Daisy

July 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Nursery & Greenhouse

PP-257, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Catalina Moyer and Natalia A. Peres, describes this important fungal disease of gerberas in Florida, its symptoms, development, and management practices. Includes a table of fungicides registered to control powdery mildew on ornamentals in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP257

HS387/HS387 Annual Cover Crops in Florida Vegetable Systems Part 1. Objectives: Why grow cover crops?

July 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Crops

HS387, an 18-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle Treadwell, Waldemar Klassen and Michael Alligood, is part one of a three-part series. This publication discusses the reasons why a producer might consider including a cover crop in the vegetable cropping system. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS387

SL259/SS483 Dealing With High Fertilizer Costs in Forage Production Systems

July 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

SL-259, a 4-page fact sheet by M.L. Silveira, J.M. Vendramini, P.J. Hogue and J.F. Selph, addresses important issues relative to fertilizer efficiency and suggests alternatives for reducing fertilizer use and reducing production costs for forage production. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS483

FOR 175/FR233 Forest Management in the Interface: Amenity Resources

July 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Forest Resources

FOR-175, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser and Martha C. Monroe, discusses aesthetic and recreational considerations for forest management in the interface between urban and rural areas. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, February 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR233

SL263SP/SS486 Salmonella y tomates: preguntas y respuestas para los consumidores

July 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Food Safety, Spanish Language

SL263-SP, a 7-page fact sheet by Max Teplitski, Keith Schneider, Michelle Danyluk, and Claudio Gonzalez, is the Spanish-language version of SL263, “Salmonella and Tomatoes: Q & A for Consumers”. It provides research-supported answers to common consumer questions about the safety of fresh fruits and vegetables in response to the recent outbreak of salmonellosis linked to the consumption of tomatoes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS486

SL249/SS469 Getting the Most out of Bahiagrass Fertilization

July 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Crops, Turf / Sod

SL-249, a 6-page fact sheet by C.L. Mackowiak, A.R. Blount, E.A. Hanlon, M.L. Silveira, M.B. Adjei, and R.O. Myer, summarizes analysis practices and recommendations for bahiagrass fertilization for hay, sod or pasture systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, April 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS469

SL 262/MG447 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Tackling Soil Salinity Problems in the Home Landscape

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

SL-262, a 3-page fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about diagnosing and dealing with salinity problems in the home landscape or garden. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG447

SL 260/MG445 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: The Soil Profile and Soil Classification

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

SL-260, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, provides information about the characteristics and classification of soils as found in the landscape under natural conditions. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG445

SL 261/MG446 Soils and Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Phosphorus in the Home Landscape

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

SL-261, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, explains the P cycle and helps homeowners understand how phosphorus behaves in the environment. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG446

ENY-743S/IN769 Lengua Azul

July 21st, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock, Spanish Language

ENY-743S, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, Walter J. Tabachnick, Chelsea T. Smartt, and C. Roxanne Connelly, is the Spanish language version of ENY-743/IN768 Bluetongue. It 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, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN769

ENY-1001/IN759 Guide to Collecting and Maintaining Live Arthropods for Classroom Display in Florida

July 21st, 2008
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Ecosystems & Species, Program Development

ENY-1001, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by S. McCann, J. D. Ellis, and M. K. O’Malley, details the process of maintaining live insect displays for educational purposes in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN759

FCS3269/FY1034 How to Manage the Foreclosure Process

July 18th, 2008
Topic(s):House & Home, Money Matters

FCS-3269, a 4-page fact sheet by Michael S. Gutter, Travis P. Mountain, Lisa Leslie, and Laura Royer, explains the foreclosure process and what to do when facing foreclosure. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1034

PI-165/PI201 Protecting Your Eyes from Pesticide Exposure

July 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI-165, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various types of personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriate for providing eye protection as required on pesticide labels. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI201

FOR187/FR242 Expanding Florida’s Farming Business to Incorporate Tourism

July 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Community Development, Recreation, Small Farms

FOR-187, a 5-page fact sheet by Wendy Francesconi and Taylor Stein, proposes bringing Florida’s two economic engines, tourism and agriculture, together. Describes the current farming situation in Florida, why Florida farmers should consider agritourism, and planning needed for an agritourism operation. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR242

PP254/PP170 Organic Management of Vegetable Diseases, Part II: Foliar Pathogens

July 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Crops, Organic

PP-254, a 6-page fact sheet by Amanda Gevens and Gary Vallad, emphasizes the management of foliar disease and serves as a
guide to assist growers in selecting strategies to manage disease in a sustainable system. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP170

ENH1102/EP366 Tropical Foliage Plant Development: Breeding Techniques for Anthurium and Spathiphyllum

July 9th, 2008
Topic(s):Nursery & Greenhouse

ENH-1102, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by R.J. Henny, J. Chen and T.A. Mellich, describes new techniques plant breeders can use to manipulate flowering and pollination in ornamental aroids for hybridization purposes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP366

AN200/AN200 Florida Dairy Farm Situation and Outlook 2008

July 3rd, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

AN200, a 4-page fact sheet by Russ Giesy, Albert De Vries, and Jay Giesy, describes the situation, outlook, and challenges and opportunities for Florida dairy production in 2008. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, July 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN200

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