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New and revised publications in the EDIS publications database

    Public Opinion about Water Availability (FE845)

    March 13th, 2012
    Topic(s):Water

    Photo of a dripping faucet, to emphesize the amount of water that can be wasted by a leak. Photo: Thomas WrightThis 8-page fact sheet summarizes results of a public survey about Florida water resources. The respondents were asked about the quantity of water in their area, water availability in ten years, the likelihood of prolonged drought, and the effect of climate change on rainfall. Written by Tatiana Borisova and Damian Adams, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe845

    Overview of US Agricultural Trade with China (FE902/FE902)

    March 13th, 2012
    Topic(s):Agriculture

    US agricultural exports to China, 2000–2010 (US billion dollars) [Source: USDA, Foreign Agricultural Service, 2011]One bright spot in the US–China trade deficit is the trade of agricultural products, which continues to reflect a trade surplus that has grown considerably within the last decade. This 11-page fact sheet provides an overview of US–China trade of agricultural products, with special focus on produce, specifically over the period 2000 to 2010, and to highlight the main factors driving the widening of the agricultural trade surplus. The implications of modernizing the Chinese agricultural sector for the US fruit and vegetable industry are also discussed. Written by Xiuzhi Wang, Edward A. Evans, and Fredy H. Ballen, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, February 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe902

    Banana Market (FE901)

    March 13th, 2012
    Topic(s):Crops

    US imports of organic bananas, 2000–2010 (tonnes) [Source: Liu, exporting agencies in Peru and Dominican Republic, and authors' calculations for Ecuador and Colombia]The United States is the largest single-country importer of fresh bananas. With a per capita consumption of about 25 pounds, the banana market appears to be saturated, but consumption of organic bananas in the United States is increasing. Any expansion of the banana production in the United States should focus on the niche market for organic bananas and specialty varieties as Florida growers do. This 10-page fact sheet provides an overview of the world and US markets for fresh bananas, with special reference to the US market for organic bananas. Written by Edward Evans and Fredy Ballen, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, February 2012.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe901

    Economic Potential of Switchgrass as a Biofuel Crop in Florida (FE900)

    February 29th, 2012
    Topic(s):Crops

    Elite bioenergy switchgrass growing in eastern Nebraska. Switchgrass has been recognized by the United States Department of Energy as a potentially important source of ethanol. This publication evaluates the economic potential of producing switchgrass as a perennial bioenergy crop in Florida. In South Florida, two cuts of “hay” for biofuel are possible, whereas in North Florida, one cut would normally be taken after frost in late fall. These two harvest systems are evaluated and compared, and cost estimates are provided. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Zane R. Helsel and José Álvarez, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe900

    Assessing Economic Impacts and Benefits of Commercial Horticulture Extension Programs (FE898)

    September 21st, 2011
    Topic(s):Agriculture, Community Development, Lawn & Garden, Program Development

    agent and producer check strawberries grown in refridgerated trailerAs fiscal pressures increase from federal and state government agencies to spend public dollars more effectively, it is imperative that the outcomes from educational efforts be clearly documented in terms of measurable changes in knowledge and behavior of clientele or stakeholders. This 5-page fact sheet presents a standardized approach for evaluating the economic impacts of extension educational programs in commercial horticulture in Florida, with which impacts are quantified in terms of measurable changes in revenues, income, or jobs. Written by Alan Hodges, Shawn Steed, Jane Morse, Peggy Dessaint, Donald Rainey, and Charles Vavrina, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, September 2011. (AP Photo:Thomas Wright, University of Florida/IFAS)
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe898

    Economic Feasibility of Biofuel Crops in Florida: Energycane on Mineral Soils (SC089)

    August 29th, 2011
    Topic(s):Uncategorized

    experimental varieties of sugarcaneEnergycane is a cross of commercial sugarcane with wild sugarcane. It is higher in fiber and lower in sucrose than commercial sugarcane. This 7-page fact sheet provides estimates of costs and returns to sugarcane farmers and determines whether energycane can provide sufficient economic returns to warrant further research into its use as an energy crop. Written by José Álvarez and Zane R. Helsel and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2011. USDA/ARS photo by David Nance.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sc089

    Economic Contributions of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Related Industries in Florida in 2009 (FE897)

    August 29th, 2011
    Topic(s):Agriculture

    Alan Hodges and David Mulkey presenting impact dataAgriculture, natural resources, and related industries are a significant force in the economy of Florida. It is important to recognize the extent of their economic contributions for informed public policy. IFAS economists Alan W. Hodges, Mohammad Rahmani, and Thomas J. Stevens prepared this 19-page analysis using the IMPLAN regional economic modeling system and associated state and county databases. The economic contributions of these industries were evaluated for 2009 to update previous reports and provide further information on economic trends in the wake of the historic global recession of 2007-2009. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2011. (UF/IFAS photo by Thomas Wright)
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe897

    Strategies to Address Red Tide Events in Florida: Results of a 2010 Survey of Coastal Residents (FE891)

    May 18th, 2011
    Topic(s):Environment

    Residents in coastal communities might oppose programs for preventing, controlling, or mitigating the effects of these harmful algal blooms if they would increase costs to residents or would cause harm to other aspects of the marine environment. This 6-page report presents the results of a survey intended to help summarize public opinion, inform policy makers, and evaluate possible programs for use in Florida. Written by Sherry L. Larkin, Kristen M. Lucas, Charles M. Adams, and John Stevely, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe891

    2010 Florida Land Value Survey: Farmland Prices Still Down (FE893)

    May 17th, 2011
    Topic(s):Agriculture

    The Florida Farmland Value Survey, conducted by the Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, provides estimates of the value of different types of agricultural land for geographic regions of the state. The most recent survey was conducted in November–December 2010 for land values in May 2010. It is apparent from the survey responses that the recessionary U.S. and Florida economies, the slower rate of Florida’s population growth, and the decline in the Florida housing construction industry continue to be reflected in a further decline in most Florida farmland values. Other factors such as rising energy related costs, additional costs for disease control for some commodities, and returns to farmland statewide also help explain the decline in the 2010 farmland values. For details, check out this 8-page fact sheet was written by Rodney L. Clouser, Charles Moss, Ronald Muraro, Laila Racevskis, and Robert A. Morris, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe893

    Florida's Use-Value Assessment Law: Questions and Answers for Miami-Dade County Agricultural Classification (FE890)

    April 26th, 2011
    Topic(s):Agriculture, Community Development

    Use-value assessment is the most widely used technique in the United States today for maintaining land in agricultural production. Although general guidelines are provided to Florida counties on the application of the state’s use-value assessment law, counties may vary slightly in the application and determination of the agricultural land’s value. Therefore, it is important for agricultural landowners to understand the guidelines used to determine value in the county where the land is assessed and taxed. This 5-page factsheet applies specifically to Miami-Dade County, Florida. Written by Edward A. Evans, Mauricio Mosquera, Rodney L. Clouser, and Jonathan Crane, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2011.
    http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe890

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