EDIS Update

Archive for July, 2009

FA16/FA031 Ammonia in Aquatic Systems

July 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Aquaculture

Revised! FA-16, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Ruth Francis-Floyd, Craig Watson, Denise Petty, and Deborah B. Pouder, informs aquarists, aquaculturists, and hobbyists about this important water quality parameter, its affect on fish health, the nitrogen cycle that eliminates ammonia from water, how to test for ammonia, and how to manage an ammonia problem. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FA031

HS764/MG368 Low Chill Apple Cultivars for North Florida and North Central Florida

July 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Nursery & Greenhouse

Revised! HS-764, a 10-page fact sheet by Peter C. Andersen and Timothy E. Crocker, provides guidance for homeowners in north and north central Florida to grow apple cultivars with low chilling requirement — how to locate them for best performance, suitable cultivars, acceptable rootstocks, planting, cultivation, fertilization, irrigation, training and pruning, harvesting and storage, and pest control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG368

PI28/PI061 Personal Protective Equipment for Handling Pesticides

July 31st, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Safety

Revised! PI-28, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, describes various articles of personal protective equipment (PPE) that are worn to protect the human body from contact with pesticides or pesticide residues. PPE includes such items as coveralls or protective suits, footwear, gloves, aprons, respirators, eyewear, and headgear. Includes references. Published by the UF Pesticide Information Office and Agronomy Department, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI061

HS200/WG040 Weed Control in Tomato

July 30th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops

Revised! HS-200, a 5-page fact-sheet by William M. Stall, explains the increased importance of weed management in tomato production due to the introduction of the sweet potato whitefly. It discusses management in all areas of the farm, as well as post harvest vine dessication. Includes a table listing chemical weed controls for tomatoes in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG040

WEC263/UW308 How To Make a Treefrog House

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Children, Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden

WEC-263, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Monica E. McGarrity and Steve A. Johnson, provides simple instructions for children to make, decorate and monitor a treefrog house. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW308

FOR222/FR284 Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Conversion Technologies

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-222, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Marian Marinescu and Todd Bush, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It describes current technologies and those that are being developed to convert wood to energy. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR284

WEC261/UW306 The Florida Scrub-Jay: A Species in Peril

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

WEC-261, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson, Karl E. Miller, and Travis Blunden, provides biological information about the Florida Scrub-Jay and the unique habitat it depends on for survival. It also includes advice for how people can help conserve this unique and imperiled bird. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW306

CIR1039/AE080 Treating Irrigation Systems with Chlorine

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Citrus, Crops, Lawn & Garden, Nursery & Greenhouse, Small Farms, Turf / Sod

Revised! Circular 1039, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio, Brian Boman and Gary A. Clark, provides a guide for using chlorine to treat inhibiting microorganism buildup in irrigation systems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE080

TP124/SG082 A Manual of Methods and Procedures for the Regional Waterway Management System

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Recreation

Revised! TP-124, a 91-page illustrated manual by Robert Swett and David Fann, details the procedures that are necessary to complete a Regional Waterway Management System for Florida’s coastal canals and other waterways. Includes references. Published by the Florida Sea Grant College Program, March 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG082

EENY375/IN678 Fuller Rose Beetle, Naupactus godmanni (Crotch) (Insecta:Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

July 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Lawn & Garden

Revised! EENY-375, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Jamba Gyeltshen and Amanda Hodges, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this cosmopolitan beetle whose extensive list of hosts include citrus, cucurbits, strawberry, beans, peach, rhubarb, rose, and potato — synonymy, distribution, description, biology, host plants, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN678

WC088 Characteristics of Small Farm Operators in Florida: Economics, Demographics, and Preferred Information Channels and Sources

July 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Small Farms

WC088, an 11-page illustrated report by Steven A. Gaul, Robert C. Hochmuth, Glenn D. Israel, and Danielle Treadwell, summarizes the results from the 2008 University of Florida IFAS Extension–Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University (FAMU) Small Farm Survey. This information can then be used by Extension faculty to identify target audiences, develop relevant materials, and deliver this information through appropriate channels to assist farmers in achieving the goals of their small farm enterprises. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WC088

Working with Nonprofit Organizations in Community Settings series

July 20th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Getting Involved

This series of 2-5 page fact sheets by Elizabeth B. Bolton and Anna Guest-Jelley, provide guidance for building a non-profit organization, from establishing its mission to effectively lobbying. Includs references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_working_with_nonprofit_organization_in_community_settings
Includes:

• FCS9243/FY830 Concept, Problem Identification
• FCS9244/FY831 Governance, Board Functions
• FCS9245/FY832 Governance, Florida Statutes and Legislation
• FCS9246/FY833 Governance, Accountability and Transparency
• FCS9247/FY834 Governance, Board Officer Descriptions
• FCS9248/FY835 Governance, Committees
• FCS9249/FY836 Governance, Board Manual and Assessment
• FCS9250/FY837 The Strategic Plan
• FCS9251/FY838 Developing a Code of Ethics for your Organization
• FCS9252/FY839 Fundraising Strategies for your Organization
• FCS9263/FY1091 Preparing your Organization to Work with Volunteers
• FCS9264/FY1092 Preparing your Organization to Lobby

HS1155 Production and Marketing of Chestnuts in the Southern United States

July 16th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Lawn & Garden, Small Farms

HS-1155, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert C. Hochmuth, Robert D. Wallace, Peter J. Van Blokland, and Jeffrey G. Williamson, provides information about these species of the beech family, which could make a viable alternative crop for small farmers in Florida who are looking to diversify their operations — history, economics, species and hybrids, nut quality and grades, propagation, location and site, orchard planting and production, pruning, pest management, pollination and nut formation, harvesting and storage, processing, marketing, and nutrition. Published by the UF Horticultural Sciences Department, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS1155

FOR224/FR286 Potential Woody Species and Species Attributes for Windbreaks in Florida

July 16th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Forest Resources

FOR-224, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Bijay Tamang, Donald L. Rockwood, and Melissa H. Friedman, discusses attributes affecting species selection decisions when designing living windbreaks. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR286

SSAGR323/AG333 Peanut Variety Performance in Florida, 2005 - 2008

July 16th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

SS-AGR-323, a 14-page illustrated fact sheet by Barry Tillman, Mark Gomillion, George Person, Justin McKinney and Bill Thomas, provides data from University of Florida trials conducted in Florida at IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and Jay from 2005-2008. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG333

Weed Biology and Management in Turf series

July 16th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Turf / Sod

This series of 1-2 page illustrated fact sheets by J. Bryan Unruh, Darcy E. Partridge-Telenko, and Barry J. Brecke highlight key facts about each weed, and include herbicide options for each variety of Florida turfgrass. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.

• ENH1124/EP385 Yellow Woodsorrel (Oxalis) Biology and Management in Turf
• ENH1125/EP386 Virginia Buttonweed Biology and Management in Turf
• ENH1126/EP387 Torpedograss Biology and Management in Turf
• ENH1127/EP388 Florida Betony Biology and Management in Turf
• ENH1128/EP389 Pennywort (Dollarweed) Biology and Management
• ENH1131/EP392 Annual Bluegrass Biology and Management in Turf
• ENH1132/EP393 Tropical Signalgrass Biology and Management in Turf
• ENH1133/EP394 Goosegrass Biology and Management in Turf
• ENH1134/EP395 Crabgrass Biology and Management in Turf

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

FCS2297/FY1086Helping Teens Answer the Question "Who Am I?": Gender Role and Identity Development in Male Adolescence through Early Adulthood

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Children

FCS-2297, a 3-page fact sheet by Rosemary V. Barnett and Stephanie Bates Galligan, focuses on gender role as it relates to identity development in male adolescents and emerging adults. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1086

FC23/MG248 Dooryard Fruit Varieties

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden

Revised! FC-23, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by J.G. Williamson, J.H. Crane and R.E. Rouse, discusses considerations of weather, and provides tables of recommended deciduous, citrus, and tropical and subtropical fruit varieties for planting in Florida in north, central, and south Florida growing regions. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/MG248

FE803 Importación de Frutas Tropicales de Tailandia

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Spanish Language

FE803, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Edward A. Evans and Sikavas Nalampang, is the Spanish language version of FE719, Importation of Tropical Fruits from Thailand. It assesses the price competitiveness of imports of longan and lychee, outlines import regulations and highlights Thailand’s production and export trends for these commodities. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE803

ENY901/IN818 Optimizing Alternative Fumigant Applications for Ornamental Production in Florida

July 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Nursery & Greenhouse, Pesticide Information

ENY-901, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Erin N. Rosskopf, N. Kokalis-Burelle, R. McSorley & E. Skvarch, presents the results of tests of two alternative fumigants for ornamental production, conducted in Gainesville and Ft. Pierce. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN818

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