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

This email lists new and revised EDIS publications that have been released to the public in October 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.

AE467 Grower Expectations of New Technologies for Applications in Precision Horticulture

AE467, a 4-page article by Reza Ehsani, Sindhuja Sankaran, and Cristian Dima, reports the results of a needs assessment focus meeting. It provides a synopsis of perceived apple and orange growers’ needs, expectations, and concerns related to the new technologies being developed for various precision horticulture applications. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, October 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae467

AN250 Educational Opportunity for Showing Market Animals by Breed

AN250, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Travis Arp, Chad Carr, and Warren Beeler, discusses the ongoing importance of junior livestock shows for the educational value and leadership opportunities they provide, and the challenges that need to be considered for continuing relevance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, August 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an250

AN252 Ultrasound and Carcass Merit of Youth Market Hogs

AN252, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Chad Carr, Dwain Johnson, and Mark Shuffitt, describes the process whereby ultrasound evaluation of the live animal can be used to predict fat thickness and loineye area to determine the carcass merit of youth market hogs. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Animal Science, October 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/an252

CIR1239/PI037 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profiles: Strawberry

Revised! CIR1239, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler, describes the Florida strawberry industry and outlines the potential pests of strawberry and their various methods of control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, July 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi037

EENY321/IN596 Pine Shoot Beetle, Tomicus piniperda (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae)

Revised! EENY321, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael C. Thomas, Wayne N. Dixon, and Thomas R. Fasulo, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this serious pest of pines in Europe that is considered a potential threat to some of the pine species cultivated in Florida — distribution, identification, biology, economic importance, survey and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in596

ENH1173/EP434 New Florida Foliage Plant Cultivar: Dieffenbachia ‘Sparkles’

ENH1173, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by R. J. Henny, J. Chen, and T. A. Mellich, describes the origin, description, and availability of this commercial foliage cultivar characterized by bright leaf color, and attractive paisley mottled appearance. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep434

ENY153/IN869 The Advantages of Using Nucs in Beekeeping Operations

ENY153, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by James D. Ellis and Catherine Zettel Nalen, discusses the merits of nucleus colonies, which are smaller versions of full-sized Langstroth colonies — creating a nuc, rearing queens for nucs, reasons to use them, and problems associated with them. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in869

ENY157/IN872 Theft, Vandalism, and Other Related Crime in the Beekeeping Industry: A Guide for Beekeepers

ENY157, a 2-page fact sheet by C.M. Zettel Nalen and J.D. Ellis, provides recommendations for crime prevention in beekeeping operations, what to do if hives or equipment are stolen or vandalized, and resources for beekeepers. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in872

ENY158/IN874 Explaining the Best Management Practices for Maintaining European Honey Bee Colonies

ENY158, a 4-page fact sheet by M. K. O’Malley, J.D. Ellis and G. W. Hayes, Jr., outlines and explains the 12 recommendations listed in the voluntary agreement between Florida beekeepers and state officials to minimize the spread of African honey bees. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in874

FOR268/FR330 Urban Forests in Florida: Storm Damage Assessment Utility for Estimating Hurricane-Caused Tree Debris

FOR268, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Benjamin Thompson, Francisco Escobedo, Christina Staudhammer, Jerry Bond, and Chris Luley, explains how the USDA Storm Damage Assessment Protocol (SDAP), or i-Tree Storm, can be used to better estimate tree debris amounts and cleanup costs for pre-hurricane planning purposes and post-hurricane response. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr330

PI232 Managing Pesticide Drift

PI232, a 17-page illustrated guide by F. M. Fishel and J. A. Ferrell, discusses factors influencing drift and provides

common-sense solutions for minimizing potential drift problems. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi232

SL325/CV232 A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Watermelon in Florida

Revised! SL325, a 23-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon, summarizes the historical Florida research literature on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization of watermelon. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cv232

SL326/CV235 A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Sweet Corn in Florida

Revised! SL326, a 15-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon, summarizes the historical Florida research literature on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization of sweet corn. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cv235

SL329/CV231 A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Muskmelon in Florida

Revised! SL325, an 11-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon, summarizes the historical Florida research literature on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization of muskmelon. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cv231

SL330/CV228 A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Eggplant in Florida

Revised! SL330, a 13-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon, summarizes the historical Florida research literature on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization of eggplant. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cv228

SL331/CV234 A Summary of N, P, and K Research with Snap Bean in Florida

Revised! SL331, a 15-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Ed Hanlon, summarizes the historical Florida research literature on nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium fertilization of snap beans. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cv234

SSAGR65/AA216 Pastures and Forage Crops for Horses

Revised! SS-AGR-65, an 8-page fact sheet by Y. C. Newman, E. L. Johnson, J. Vendramini, C. Chambliss, and I. V. Ezenwa, discusses site selection, stocking rate, varieties, and pasture management for horses. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa216

SSAGR177/AG180 Silage Harvesting, Storing, and Feeding

Revised! SS-AGR-177, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by A. T. Adesogan and Y. C. Newman, discusses the advantages, disadvantages and phases of silage fermentation and the factors affecting silage quality. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag180

SSAGR337/AG347 Pearl Millet (Pennisetum glaucum): Overview and Management

SS-AGR-337, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by Yoana Newman, Ed Jennings, Joao Vendramini, and Ann Blount, describes this drought-resistant summer forage crop — plant description and adaptation, history and released cultivars, yield, nutritive value and antiquality factors, site selection, planting date and seeding rates, management, and utilization. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2010.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag347

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