EDIS Update

PI222 Pesticides and Prior Informed Consent

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

PI222, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, describes this international information exchange sponsored by the United Nations to assist countries throughout the world in decisions on whether to allow import of chemicals of concern, such as pesticides. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI222

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

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

SS-AGR-181/AG188 2009 Cotton Defoliation and Harvest Aid Guide

October 7th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

Revised! SS-AGR-181, a 9-page illustrated guide by D. L. Wright and B. J. Brecke, discusses issues producers should consider concerning defoliation and harvest, and makes general recommendations for harvest-aid applications at various stages and conditions. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG188

SSAGR69/AA250 Silage Crops for Dairy and Beef Cattle

October 7th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-69, a 9-page fact sheet by Y.C. Newman, A.T. Adesogan and J. Wasdin, provides information about forage crops that are grown or have been grown in Florida as high-energy or low-energy silages. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AA250

SC087 Projected Costs and Returns for Sugarcane Production on Mineral Soils of South Florida, 2007-2008

October 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

SC087, a 16-page report by Fritz M. Roka, Jose Alvarez, and Leslie E. Baucum, develops a model enterprise budget that reflects annual costs and returns for a 5,000-acre farm that grows sugarcane on mineral soils. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC087

PI220 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Cotton

October 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Pesticide Information

PI220, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler, provides an overview of the management of cotton in Florida — production facts, regions, practices, insect/mite management, weed and plant growth regulators, disease and nematode management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI220

SSAGR324/AG334 'AP-4', a Medium Maturity, Large Seeded Peanut Variety with Resistance to Tomato Spotted Wilt

September 8th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

SS-AGR-324, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Barry L. Tillman and Daniel W. Gorbet, describes this peanut variety was released by UF/IFAS in 2007 based on its competitive pod yield and excellent seed grade—total sound mature kernel percentage (TSMK), providing the results of tests in three locations over three years. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG334

SS-AGR-332/SC032 An Overview of Florida Sugarcane

August 28th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

Revised! SS-AGR-232, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by L. E. Baucum and R. W. Rice, answers the most frequently asked questions about the commercial Florida sugarcane industry and describes the production of sugarcane and sugar. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC032

SSAGR320/AG330 Limpograss (Hemarthria altissima) Overview and Management

August 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-320, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, Joao Vendramini, Lynn E. Sollenberger, and Ken Quesenberry, describes this warm-season perennial grass that is well adapted to flatwoods sites in Florida — history and released cultivars, yield, nutritive values, animal performance, planting, management, utilization, and insects and plant diseases. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG330

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

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

SSAGR44/AG262 Efficacy of Herbicide Active Ingredients Against Aquatic Weeds

July 6th, 2009
Topic(s):Aquaculture, Pesticide Information, Water

SS-AGR-44, a 3-page fact sheet by K. Langeland, M. Netherland, and W. Haller, provides a quick reference table describing the effectiveness of herbicide active ingredients for controlling common aquatic weeds, with guidance for their legal use. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG262

SSAGR93/AG161 Factors Affecting Forage Quality

June 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Livestock

Revised! SS-AGR-93, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by A. T. Adesogan, L. E. Sollenberger, Y.C. Newman, and J.M.B. Vendramini, discusses forage quality and factors affecting intake and nutritive value. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG161

SSAGR321/AG331 Pasture Aeration

June 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SS-AGR-321, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Joao Vendramini and Maria Silveira, presents the results of research conducted at the Range Cattle Research and Education Center in Ona to test the efficiency of aeration in increasing forage production on soils typical in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG331

PI180/PI216 The Agricultural Health Study: 2008 Update

May 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Health & Nutrition, Pesticide Information

PI-180, a 2-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, summarizes the most recent findings from The Agricultural Health Study (AHS) in the following areas: pesticide residues in homes, pesticides and colorectal cancer, and pesticides and diabetes. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI216

PI179/PI215 Specifically Regulated Pesticides in Florida: Organotin Antifouling Paints

May 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information, Water

PI-179, a 2-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, explains special regulations governing the use of organotin antifouling paints in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI215

PI102/PI139 Plant Growth Regulators

May 5th, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

Revised! PI-102, a 5-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, defines the term, “plant growth regulator,” addresses patterns of use for plant growth regulators, and provides a listing of plant growth regulators registered for use in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI139

PI1/PI001 Protecting Water Resources from Agricultural Pesticides

April 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Water

Revised! PI-1, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by O. Norman Nesheim and Frederick M. Fishel, describes practices that help protect groundwater and surface water from pesticide contamination. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI001

PI170/PI206 Carbofuran Cancellation Process

April 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Pesticide Information

PI-170, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick Fishel, provides a brief history of carbofuran’s use in the United States, describes risks associated with carbofuran use, and outlines the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) stated rational for revoking its regulations that have allowed carbofuran residues in food. This publication also describes the EPA’s plans announced in 2008 to cancel the pesticide’s registration due to risks carbofuran poses to pesticide applicators and to birds in treated fields. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PI206

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