Polk Small Farms: New and Revised Agriculture Publications, June 2010

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This email lists new and revised EDIS publications that have been released to the public in June 2010. They are now available on the World Wide Web at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu. This mailing only includes publications in the Agriculture program area. Please see separate mailings for publications in other program areas.

AN237 Introduction to Pasture-Raised Poultry: Maximizing Foraging Behavior

AN237, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Brad Burbaugh, Elena Toro, and Abel Gernat, discusses foraging behavior, pasture management, pasture rotation, and other benefits of foraging. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, April 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an237

AN240 Florida Cracker Cattle

AN240, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jorge R. Rey, describes this small to moderately-sized breed of cattle descended from the original cattle brought to Florida by the Spanish in the 1500s — history, breed characteristics, beef, organizations, and contacts. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an240

AN241 Wet Brewers Grains for Beef Cattle

AN241, a 4-page fact sheet by Megan Thomas, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, and Joel Yelich, describes this by-product of the beer-brewing industry — feed characterstics, considerations for use, and feeding guidelines. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an241

AN242 Effect of Sexed Semen on Dairy Heifer Supply from 2006 to 2012

AN242, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Albert De Vries, describes the estimated impact of the use of sexed semen on the national dairy heifer supply. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an242

ENY061/IN850 Susceptibility of Flowers and Bedding Plants to Root-Knot Nematodes

ENY061, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Romy Krueger and Robert McSorley, summarizes recently published work on varying plant susceptibilities to root-knot nematodes and provides an overview of flower cultivars and their susceptibility to different species and races of root-knot nematodes, particularly M. incognita, M. javanica, and M. arenaria, all of which are common in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in850

FA168 Candidate Species for Florida Aquaculture: Pinfish, Lagodon rhomboides

FA168, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Cortney L. Ohs, Scott W. Grabe, Matthew A. DiMaggio, describes this marine baitfish of the Sparidae (porgy/sea bream) family which has potential for culture in the southeastern United States — general description, geographic distribution and habitat, nautral history, culture techniques, broodstock nutrition, broodstock reproduction, hatchery, nursery, growout, disease, and market. Includes references. Published by the UF Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa168

FA171 Teach Aquaculture Curriculum: Chlorine–Friend or Foe?

FA171, a 5-page activity by Carlos V. Martinez, Cortney L. Ohs, Brian E. Myers, Elisa J. Livengood, Craig S. Kasper, Amber L. Garr, R. Leroy Creswell, and Frank A. Chapman, is activity 18 of the Teach Aquaculture Curriculum. In this activity for grades 5-12, students determine the amount of chlorine present in tap water and use two methods to remove chlorine from water. Includes student performance standards. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa171

FE835 Economic Impacts of Alternative Regulatory Scenarios on the Florida Fresh Half-Shell Oyster Industry: A Study of Potential Outcomes

FE835, a 3-page executive summary of a report by K.L. Morgan, T.J. Stevens, R.L. Degner, S.L. Larkin, and C.M Adams, summarizes the results of a study to examine the economic impacts of possible closures of the fresh half-shell oyster market for varying time periods with the intention of protecting consumers from Vibrio vulnificus infections. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe835

FOR236/FR298 Pitch Canker Disease of Pines

FOR236, a 4-page illustrated page fact sheet by Tyler Dreaden and Jason Smith, describes this disease of conifers caused by the fungus Fusarium circinatum — Symptoms and Signs, Disease Biology, Geographical Distribution and Management. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr298

FOR239/FR301 Quercus hemisphaerica, Darlington Oak

FOR239, a 2-page fact sheet by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie, describes this tardily deciduous tree found along sandy ridges and mixed forests from Virginia south to Florida and west to Texas — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr301

FOR240/FR302 Dypsis decaryi, Triangle Palm

FOR240, a 2-page fact sheet by Heather V. Quintana, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, and Mary McKenzie, describes this palm with a distinctive triangular shape to its trunk, which is endemic to the southeasternmost part of Madagascar and thrives in poor, dry soils– scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr302

FOR243/FR305 Quercus chapmanii, Chapman Oak

FOR243, a 2-page fact sheet by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this native oak, naturally found in the dry, xeric habitats of sandy ridges and coastal dunes throughout most of Florida and coastal Alabama, Georgia, and the southern portion of South Carolina — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr305

FOR245/FR307 Hyophorbe lagenicaulis, Bottle Palm

FOR245, a 2-page fact sheet by Melissa H. Friedman, Michael G. Andreu, Heather V. Quintana, and Mary McKenzie, describes this palm with a bottle shaped trunk that is endemic to the Mascarene Islands east of Madagascar, and can grow in south Florida — scientific and common names, description, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr307

FOR246/FR308 Phoenix sylvestris, Wild Date Palm

FOR246, a 2-page fact sheet by Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this slow-growing palm native to India and southern portions of Pakistan – scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr308

FOR254/FR316 Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm

FOR254, a 2-page fact sheet by Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, and Heather V. Quintana, describes this evergreen cycad native to the tropical islands of southern Japan, but growing well in the subtropics of the United States — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr316

HS1165 IFAS Guidance for Huanglongbing (Greening) Management

HS1165, a 7-page fact sheet by Timothy M. Spann, Ryan A. Atwood, Megan M. Dewdney, Robert C. Ebel, Reza Ehsani, Gary England, Stephen H. Futch, Tim Gaver, Tim Hurner, Chris Oswalt, Michael E. Rogers, Fritz M. Roka, Mark A. Ritenour, Mongi Zekri, Brian J. Boman, Kuang-Ren Chung, Michelle D. Danyluk, Renee Goodrich-Schneider, Kelly T. Morgan, Robert A. Morris, Ronald P. Muraro, Pamela Roberts, Robert E. Rouse, Arnold W. Schumann, Philip A. Stansly, and Lukasz L. Stelinski, provides guidance to the Florida citrus industry in making management decisions regarding huanglongbing (HLB, citrus greening). Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1165

HS1168 Chloropicrin Fumigant REDs Regulations Overview

HS1168, a 10-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Joseph Noling, provides an overview of the new measures that will be required for fumigant applicators and growers using chloropicrin. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1168

HS1173 Common Purslane Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits

HS1173, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this drought resistant annual with succulent leaves found in most habitats in Florida — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1173

HS1174 Proper Application of the 3-Way Fumigant System for the Post-Methyl-Bromide Era

HS1174, a 2-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes the 3-Way system — using a combination of three fumigants to achieve control of nematodes, diseases, and weeds — as a methyl-bromide alternative for the control of soilborne pests, and discusses considerations for growers in selecting fumigant systems. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1174

PI77/PI114 Respirators for Pesticide Applications

Revised! PI77, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, provides guidance for selecting an appropriate respirator and using it properly. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi114

PI81/PI118 Protecting Your Pet from Pesticides

PI81, a 3-page fact sheet by Frederick M. Fishel, explains precautionary measures that can be used to protect pets from injury due to pesticides used in and around the home. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi118

PI228 EPA’s Safety Measures for Aluminum and Magnesium Phosphide Fumigants

PI228, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by F.M. Fishel, outlines new EPA restrictions on aluminum and magnesium phosphide products used to control burrowing rodents. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi228

PP273 Viral Diseases of Strawberries

PP273, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Catalina Moyer, Vance M. Whitaker, and Natalia A. Peres, provides

basic information on viral diseases of strawberries with particular emphasis on the presence of strawberry necrotic shock virus (SNSV) on Florida strawberry plants. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, April 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp273

PP274 Citrus Black Spot

PP274, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Megan M. Dewdney and Natalia A. Peres, provides a visual reference for symptoms of this fungal disease affecting all commercial cultivars of citrus. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp274

PP275 Quick Reference Guide for Foliar Fungicides

PP275, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by M. M. Dewdney, provides a table of products recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide and their effects on foliar fungal diseases, along with key guidelines for fungicide resistance management. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp275

SSAGR59/AA197 'Callide' Rhodesgrass

Revised! SS-AGR-59, a 4-page fact sheet by J. Vendramini, A. Blount, Y. Newman, C. G. Chambliss and M. B. Adjei, describes this robust, warm-season perennial grass native from Africa, useful in southern Florida for fall and winter grazing — establishment, management of established stands, and pests. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa197

SSAGR332/AG342 Bahiagrass (Paspalum notatum): Overview and Management

SS-AGR-332, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, Joao Vendramini, and Ann Blount, provides an overview of this warm-season perennial grass that is widely used in Florida and details of management and production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag342

SSAGR334/AG344 Weed Management in Limpograss

SSAGR344, a 3-page fact sheet by Brent Sellers and Jason Ferrell, clarifies recommendations for weed control in limpograss pastures and hayfields. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag344

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