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Archive for September, 2008

SGR-102/SG085 A Computer-Directed Geographic Coastal Use Classification System for Ecologic Planning: The Case of the Florida Keys

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Recreation, Water

SGR-102, a 104-page illustrated report by Gustavo A. Antonini, Leonard Zobler, and Robert Swett, presents a baywater assimilation-capacity approach to coastal zone management, using the Florida Keys (Stock Island) as a case study. Originally published April 1992 by the Florida Sea Grant College Program.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG085

WEC-247/UW291 Conservation of Bats in Florida

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Getting Involved


WEC-247, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Holly K. Ober and Frank J. Mazzotti, aims to dispel fears about bats and describe their benefits, facts about bats and their habitats and how individuals can promote bat conservation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW291

WEC249/UW293 Managing Oaks to Produce Food for Wildlife

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species


WEC-249, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Holly K. Ober and Patrick J. Minogue, describes the reasons homeowners should consider planting oaks, how to select the right oak species for a given site, and how to improve wildlife habitat in established stands. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW293

WEC-248/UW292 The Value of Oaks to Wildlife

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species


WEC-248, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Holly K. Ober, describes the value of oaks for wildlife, the food provided, differences in acorns, and other resources provided by oaks. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW292

WEC-246/UW290 Effective Bat Houses for Florida

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species


WEC-246, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Holly K. Ober, describes how to attact bats to your property, select a location for a bat house, how to mount it, reasons bats might stay away, and concerns. Includes references and bat house plans. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW290

WEC-245/UW289 Insect Pest Management Services Provided by Bats

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species


WEC-245, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Holly K. Ober, uses a questions-and-answer format to provide information about this insect-eating animals role in reducing crop pests and mosquito populations in Florida, and what Floridians can do to attract bats to their property. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW289

AN208 What is the Economic Impact of Infertility in Beef Cattle?

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Livestock

AN208, a 3-page fact sheet by G. Cliff Lamb, Carl Dahlen, and Mary Maddox, describes the problem of infertility, how cattle producers can calculate the impact on their own operations, factors that contribute to infertility, and total cost to Florida beef producers. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN208

FE752 Benefits of an Abscission Agent in Mechanical Harvesting of Citrus

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Citrus

FE752, a 4-page fact sheet by Fritz Roka, Jackie Burns, Jim Syvertsen, and Robert Ebel, describes research into the use of abcission agents in mechanical harvesting, to extend the harvesting window to later in the season, permit faster harvesting speed, enhance fruit recovery percentages, and reduce tree damage. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE752

FE751 A Decision-Aid Tool to Compare Costs of Mechanical Harvesting Systems

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Citrus


FE751, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Fritz Roka, provides instructions in the use of a Web-based tool to help growers and harvesting contractors organize relevant harvest cost information and then calculate and compare net harvest costs among all available harvesting options. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE751

FE750 A Cornerstone of Alachua County’s Economy and Land Base: The Economic Impact of Agriculture and Natural Resources

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Community Development

FE750, a 12-page report by Rodney L. Clouser and Mohammad Rahmani, provides a profile of agriculture and natural resource industries and an overview of their economic impacts in Alachua County, Florida. The report is based on data from the
IMPLAN Pro database for Florida counties for 2006, data from the 2002 Census of Agriculture and data from reports by the Alachua County Property Appraiser. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE750

FE749 U.S. Production Trends and the Impact of the Florida Fresh Market Tomato Industry to the Economy of Florida

September 24th, 2008
Topic(s):Crops

FE749, a 6-page fact sheet by John J. VanSickle and Alan W. Hodges, describes trends in tomato production and provides estimates for the total regional impacts of the Florida tomato industry using IMPLAN input output modeling system. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE749

FCS-8670/FY1060 Family Nutrition: A RECIPE for Good Communication

September 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Relationships

FCS-8670, a 5-page fact sheet by Larry Forthun and Matthew Kaplan, uses the “RECIPE” acronym to describe the ingredients for good communication about nutrition in the family: reflective listening, encouragement, compromise and cooperation, “I” messages, practice, and engagement. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1060

FCS-8638/FY199 High Blood Pressure: What You Need to Know

September 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition

Revised! FCS-8638, a 4-page handout adapted from the NHLBI/NIH fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, explains the currently known elements of High Blood Pressure–a condition that affects about one in every three American adults, yet often has no symptoms. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY199

FCS-8690/FY305 Living Well to Keep Your Pressure Down

September 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition

Revised! FCS-8690, a 6-page fact sheet by Linda B. Bobroff, describes risk factors for hypertension (high blood pressure) and lifestyle practices that help keep blood pressure within a healthy range. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY305

FCS-8871/FY1061 Family Nutrition: The Truth About Family Meals

September 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Children, Health & Nutrition, Relationships

FCS-8871, a 4-page fact sheet by Larry Forthun, summarizes recent research indicating the importance about family meals, including trends over the last several decades, effects on family togetherness, communication, well-being, and nutrition. Also discussed are family eating practices to avoid, and strategies for getting the whole family together for dinner. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1061

FCS8872/FY1062 Minimizing Food Safety Hazards for Organic Growers

September 23rd, 2008
Topic(s):Food Safety, Organic

FCS-8872, a 9-page fact sheet by Amy Simonne and Danielle Treadwell, integrates
the key requirements of the Food and Drug Administration Guide to Minimize Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FDA GAPs) and the USDA National Organic Program (NOP) in order to emphasize the areas in which producers can most significantly reduce the food safety risk for their consumers.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1062

CH199 Citrus Canker: An Established Infection in the Florida Citrus Industry

September 22nd, 2008
Topic(s):Citrus

CH199, 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, spread, symptoms, and management 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/CH199

EENY 440/IN775 Human Bot Fly, torsalo (Central America), moyocuuil (Mexico), berne (Brasil), mucha (Columbia, mirunta (peru), and ura (Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay), Dermatobia hominis (Linnaeus, Jr.) (Insecta: Diptera: Oestridae)

September 16th, 2008
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Health & Nutrition


EENY-440, a 6-page ilustrated fact sheet by Stephanie Larrick and Roxanne Connelly, is part of the Featured Creatures Collection. It describes this large, densely haired fly native to Central and South America, which, in its larval stage, infests the skin of mammals causing painful pustules, a condition known as myiasis. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN775

AN-204/AN204 Custom and Retail Exempt Meat Processing

September 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Food Safety, Livestock, Small Farms

AN204, a 4-page fact sheet by Chad Carr, Larry Eubanks, and Ryan Dijkhuis, explains the exemptions for custom and retail exempt meat processors, and also covers Florida Sunshine Law
specific to meat processors. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN204

FE732/FE732 Economics of the Organic Food Industry in Florida

September 11th, 2008
Topic(s):Agriculture, Organic


FE732, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Thu-Vi Nguyen, Allen Wysocki, and Danielle Treadwell, delivers an overview of the organic industry in Florida, covering the definition of organic, requirements for organic certification, issues in the Florida organic industry, and major market outlets for organic products. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE732

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