EDIS Update

New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database

AN221 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 7: Establish Record Keeping and Documentation Procedures

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Food Safety

AN221, a 4-page fact sheet by Larry Eubanks, Chad Carr, and Ronald H. Schmidt, describes the requirements for overall program and daily records as required under regulations for preventative accountability. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN221

SSAGR102/WG013 Calibration of Herbicide Applicators

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

Revised! SS-AGR-102, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by J.A. Ferrell and B.A. Sellers, describes two common methods for sprayer calibration, the 5940 method and the 1/128th acre method. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/WG013

AN224 Mineral Concentrations in Grazed Cool-Season Annual Grass Pastures in North Florida

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

AN224, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Bob Myer, G. Chelliah, Lee McDowell, Nancy Wilkinson, Ann Blount, and Cheryl Mackowiak, describes information gained from a mineral study component of four-year grazing study at NFREC Beef Unit, to measure monthly concentrations of selected minerals in forage during the late fall-winter-spring grazing season in north Florida. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AN224

PI33/PI068 Secure Pesticide Storage: General Features

November 13th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Revised! PI33, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, combines and supercedes five fact sheets in the Secure Pesticide Storage series. It provides an overview of the general features required in a pesticide storage facility. Includes a pesticide storage checklist and references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI068

FE819 Cartilla para Desarrollar un Plan de Negocio Agrícola

November 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Small Farms, Spanish Language

FE819, a 3-page fact sheet by Edward A. Evans, is the Spanish language version of FE720: Primer for Developing a Farm Business Plan, the first of the Agribusiness Primer series. It provides an overview of developing a business plan. It identifies the main components of a business plan and reiterates why you should develop one. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FE819

ENY744S/IN832 El Laboratorio de Entomología Médica de Florida

November 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Program Development

ENY744S, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, C. Roxanne Connelly, and Chelsea T. Smartt, is the Spanish language version of ENY-744/IN772: The Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory. It describes this UF/IFAS facility located in Vero Beach FL, and its research, education, and teaching programs. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN832

FOR225/FR287 Wildland Urban Interface: Varied Definitions

November 4th, 2009
Topic(s):Environment

FOR225, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by L. Annie Hermansen-Baez, Jennifer Seitz, and Martha C. Monroe, describes several common definitions of the WUI to assist natural resource professionals with new challenges and opportunities in the wildland-urban interface. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Conservation and Ecology, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR287

FCS8885/FY1129 Healthy Living: Changing Your Lifestyle to Improve Your Blood Pressure

November 4th, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition

FCS8885, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Karla P. Shelnutt, highlights some lifestyle changes that can help control or prevent high blood pressure — losing weight, increasing physical activity, limiting alcohol consumption, and stopping smoking. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1129

FCS8884/FY1128 Healthy Eating: Lowering Your Blood Pressure with DASH

November 4th, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition

FCS8884, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Valerie Weyenberg, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Linda B. Bobroff, outlines an eating plan rich in fruits, vegetables, and low-fat dairy products, that can prevent and reduce high blood pressure. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1128

WEC267/UW312 Florida's Introduced Birds: Sacred Ibis (Threskiornis aethiopicus)

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

WEC-267, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Steve Johnson and Monica McGarrity, describes this larger black-necked relative of Florida’s native ibises — 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, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW312

WEC264/UW309 Florida's Wading Birds

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

WEC-264, an 11-page illustrated fact sheet by Grant C. Sizemore, Martin B. Main, and Elise V. Pearlstine, provides an overview of some of the most majestic of Florida's birds — taxonomy and status, cranes and flamingos, identification, feeding behavior, diet, breeding, movements, and conservation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW309

SL302/SS515 Environmental Consequences of Water Withdrawals and Drainage of Wetlands

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Water

SL-302, a 3-page fact sheet by Alan L. Wright, educates the general public about how hydrologic conditions, such as drought and water withdrawal, influence the functioning and benefits of wetland ecosystems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS515

SL297/SS510 Reactivity and Mobility of Metals in Wetlands

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Water

SL-297, a 3-page fact sheet by Alan L. Wright and K.R. Reddy, discusses the role of metals in wetlands, their function, changes they undergo, and the potential hazards associated with their presence and accumulation in wetlands. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS510

FCS8601/FY662 Healthy Living for Elders: Keep Track of Your Blood Pressure

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition

Revised! FCS8601, a 1-page handout by Leigh Ann Martin, provides a convenient table for recording blood pressure readings for better blood pressure management. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY662

FCS8601Span/FY663 Vida Saludable: Anote su presión sanguinea

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition

Revised! FCS8601Span, a 1-page handout by Leigh Ann Martin, is the Spanish language version of FCS8601 Healthy Living: Keep Track of Your Blood Pressure. It provides a convenient table for recording blood pressure readings for better blood pressure management. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY663

4H5.6/4H256: Procedure for Handling 4-H Accounts—Establishing and Maintaining a County 4-H Foundation

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

Revised! 4H5.6, a 2-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, explains how to establish and maintain a County 4-H Foundation, listing specific tasks and agent responsibilities, and answering questions about how to support a quality foundation. Includes references. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H256

4H5.8/4H258 Duties of the 4-H Unit Treasurer

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development

Revised! 4-H 5.8, a 1-page fact sheet by Marilyn Norman and Joy C. Jordan, describes the duties of the 4-H county or unit treasurer. Includes reference. Published by the Florida 4-H Program, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H258

FCS8599/FY684 Healthy Living: High Blood Pressure

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition

Revised! FCS8599, a 1-page illustrated handout by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin, explain what high blood pressure, or hypertension, is, risk factors, and encourages regular blood pressure check-ups. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY684

FCS8883/FY1127 Healthy Eating: Understanding the Nutrition Facts Label

November 2nd, 2009
Topic(s):Aging & Caregiving, Health & Nutrition

FCS8883, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Karla P. Shelnutt, explains the nutrition facts label — why it is needed and how to read it. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1127

FCS1059b/HE550 The Importance of Breakfast