EDIS Update
New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database
FE801 Economic Approach to Valuing Information with Applications to Climate Information
June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Environment
FE801, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Tatiana Borisova, Norman Breuer, and Irina Grinberg, gives a basic introduction to the economic approach to valuing information. Specifically, it discusses a way to evaluate the information in Florida climate forecasts in order to improve agriculture decisions and thereby produce more reliable economic outcomes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE801
CIR1047/EP001 Transplanting Palms in the Landscape
June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden
Revised! Circular 1047, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Timothy K. Broschat, discusses the various factors that contribute to palm transplant survival rate. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP001
FSHN0521/FS126 Agroterrorism in the U.S.: An Overview
June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Disaster Prep & Recovery, Food Safety, Safety
Revised! FSHN-05-21, a 4-page fact sheet by R. Goodrich Schneider, K.R. Schneider, C.D. Webb, M. Hubbard, and D.L. Archer, discusses the use of biological agents in a deliberate, harmful attack, or terrorism using the weapons of biological warfare against the U.S. agricultural and food processing system. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS126
FSHN0518/FS129 Preventing Foodborne Illness: Norovirus
June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Food Safety
Revised! FSHN-05-18, a 4-page fact sheet by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Mike Hubbard, and Riya Shukla, provides essential information about noroviruses in a question-and-answer format. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FS129
AN218 Considerations for Selecting a Bull
June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock
AN218, a 3-page fact sheet by Martha Thomas and Matt Hersom, lists factors to consider for selecting a bull, one of the largest decisions dictating carcass merit for the subsequent calves. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN218
SL280/SS493 Drinking Water Source Protection in the Tampa Bay Region: A Guide for Homeowners
June 22nd, 2009
Topic(s):Food Safety, Water
SL-280, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Amy L. Shober, familiarizes homeowners in the Tampa Bay region with the local sources of drinking water, potential pollution sources, and actions that can protect the quality of the local drinking water supply. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, February 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS493
FOR223/FR285 Got Invasives? Get Help!
June 17th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden
FOR-223, a 2-page fact sheet by Benjamin Koubek and Chris Demers, describes the FloridaInvasives.org Web site and how can help landowners and land managers locate valuable technical and financial assistance prorgams to prevent or control invasive exotice species problems. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR285
SGEB63/SG097 Navigational, Historical, and Environmental Perspective of Charlotte County Waterways
June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Recreation
SGEB-63, a 2-page full-color map and guide by David A. Fann, Robert A. Swett, and Elizabeth Staugler, using natural-color aerial photographs, along with historic pictures and maps to help visitors and residents enjoy and appreciate what they can see and access from recreational vessels. Published by the Florida Sea Grant Program, September 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG097
WEC260/UW305 Florida's Introduced Birds: European House Sparrow (Passer domesticus)
June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden
WEC-260, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson and Heather Violett, describes this small, seed-eating bird which nests on buildings in urban areas — similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW305
FOR220/FR282 Addressing Sunshine State Standards in Elementary School Teacher Professional Development Workshops
June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Getting Involved, Program Development
FOR-220, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Jennifer A. Seitz, Martha C. Monroe, and Kimberly O. Thurman, use Project Learning Tree (PLT) workshops as an example of how anyone conducting professional development workshops can improve attendance and enhance program use by public school teachers by identifying and advertising the Sunshine State Standards (SSS) that the workshops address. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR282
WEC257/UW302 Florida's Introduced Birds: Monk Parakeet (Myiopsitta monachus)
June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden
WEC-257, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve A. Johnson and Sam Logue, introduces this small to medium-sized member of the parrot family that has become an established non-native bird in Florida — species description, similar species, native range and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts on people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW302
FOR213/FR275 Land Use in the Rural-Urban Interface: Subdivision Design
June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Getting Involved, House & Home
FOR-213, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Jay Tomlinson, describes new options for subdivision development and how citizens can help influence their local growth management and development plans by selecting opportunities that are appropriate for their area. Describes several exemplary Florida communities. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR275
SL288/SS501 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Everglades: The Role of Hydrologic Conditions
June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Environment
SL288, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Alan L. Wright and K.R. Reddy, describes the relationship between global warming and increases in greenhouse gas emissions, the role of Everglades wetlands in the global carbon cycle and their contribution to greenhouse gas production, and how hydrologic conditions and eutrophication in the Everglades influence the rates and types of greenhouse gases emitted. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS501
EENY448/IN815 Coconut mealybug Nipaecoccus nipae (Maskell)(Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)
June 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden, Nursery & Greenhouse
EENY-448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Adriana Espinosa, Amanda Hodges, Greg Hodges, and Catharine Mannion, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this pest with a wide host range that may be economically damaging to palms and tropical fruit crops — its distribution, field characteristics, life cycle, hosts, general plant damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN815
EENY448/IN814 Red-spotted purple Limenitis (=Basilarchia) arthemis astyanax (Fabricius)(Insecta: Lepidoptera: Nymphalidae: Limenitidinae)
June 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden
EENY-448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall and Jerry F. Butler, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this beautiful forest butterfly that is also commonly seen in wooded suburban areas, its distribution, description, life cycle and biology, and hosts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN814
ENY149/IN813 Mosquito Control and Beekeepers
June 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Ecosystems & Species
ENY-149, a 3-page fact sheet by Jamie Ellis and Jerry Hayes, addresses the concern among beekeepers in Florida over mosquito control programs and how they may impact honey bee colonies. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN813
HS919/HS147 Galia Muskmelons: Evaluation for Florida Greenhouse Production
June 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Nursery & Greenhouse
Revised! HS-919, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Nicole L. Shaw, Daniel J. Cantliffe, and Jeanmarie M. Harty, evaluates the potential of this specialty melon prized for its bold aroma and high sugar content for greenhouse production in Florida, discussing production methods and cultivar evaluation. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS147
ENH979/EP236 Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn
June 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden
Revised! ENH-979, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Laurie E. Trenholm, provides easy-to-follow tips for maintaining a healthy, Florida-Friendly lawn without polluting surface or groundwater resources. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP236
SSAGR322/AG332 Defining Forage Quality
June 10th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock
SS-AGR-322, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana C. Newman, Adegbola T. Adesogan, Joao Vendramini and Lynn Sollenberger, defines forage quality, changes in forage quality, and what information can be obtained from commercial laboratory analyses. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG332
FOR216/FR278 Air Pollution Removal and Temperature Reduction by Gainesville's Urban Forest
June 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Environment, Forest Resources
FOR-216, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Jennifer A. Seitz, and Wayne Zipperer, discusses how Gainesville's urban forest helps remove air pollutants and estimates the value, in reduced health care costs of that reduction, and provides information on the reduction in temperature the trees provide. Includes management recommendations and references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR278
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