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Tuesday, December 31, 2013
Weekly Harvest, December 31, 2013
December 2013 Citruslines and Fruit Crop Update
Greetings,
I have attached the December 2013 Citruslines and Fruit Crops Update.
Thank you,
Gary K. England
Multi-County Extension Agent III – Fruit Crops
Lake County Extension
1951 Woodlea Road
Tavares, FL 32778
(352) 343-4101 Ext. 2729
(352) 343-2767 Fax
FW: ag Information
The Office of Agricultural Water Policy at the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has begun a twice-yearly newsletter with informational items on water quality, water conservation, and water supply issues as they pertain to agriculture in the state. They have asked us to share with you the most recent newsletter (attached). If you would like to receive future newsletters directly by e-mail, please send your request to: AgBMPHelp@FreshFromFlorida.com.
Terry J. Hansen, P.G.
Environmental Consultant
Florida Department of Environmental Protection
(850) 245-8561 or SunCom 205-8561
(850) 245-8434 or SunCom 205-8434 FAX
Please take a few minutes to share your comments on the service you received from the Department by clicking on this link. DEP Customer Survey.
Green Infrastructure
In support of Rob Northrops Green Infrastructure program in January (see previous emails)
Green Infrastructure Technical Assistance Program
Communities across the country are interested in implementing green infrastructure to protect water quality, provide ecosystem services, increase resiliency to climate change, create economic opportunities, and support a high quality of life. EPA is offering direct assistance to communities interested in implementing green infrastructure. This technical assistance will serve both to advance the adoption of green infrastructure programs in selected communities and to develop knowledge and tools that can be transferred to other communities and to a national audience.
The value of the EPA assistance available in 2014 is approximately $400,000. EPA plans to select five to seven communities that will each receive approximately $60,000 in technical assistance via direct contractor support.
Deadline for Applications: January 24, 2014
Charlie Vavrina, PhD
Professor & District Extension Director
UF/IFAS
239-290-0436 (cell)
Extension, your gateway to the University of Florida
7th Annual Eco-Nomic Living Expo
Please reserve the date...
7th Annual Eco-Nomic Living Expo
Saturday February 1, 2014
Featured speakers:
Dr. Mark Hostetler, Tom MacCubbin and Chef David Bearl
Topic highlights:
Gardening "Off the Grid"
Cooking with Cool Season Crops
Local Food Systems in Central Florida
Edible & Biodiverse Landscapes
Tradeshow & Garden Tours
Free and open to the public.
For more information see the attached program flyer or visit our website:
Regards,
Richard Tyson, PhD
Orange County Extension Director
6021 S. Conway Rd
Orlando, FL 32812-3604
407-254-9201
New issue of AQUAPHYTE from the Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants (UF-IFAS)
AQUAPHYTE is the newsletter of the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. The 2013 issue is now available both on our website and via the attached PDF file. Inside the 16-page newsletter, you’ll find:
At the Center 2012 – 2013 by Acting Director, Dr. William T. Haller
News from APIRS* by Coordinator, Karen Brown
News from the Information Office by Coordinator, Karen Brown
Florida Invasive Plant Education Initiative & Curriculum by Coordinator, Katie Walters
Production of Eelgrass Sod for Use in Lake Restoration Projects by UF/IFAS Assistant Professor, Dr. Lyn Gettys
From the Database – a small sample of recent additions to the Aquatic Plant Information Retrieval System (APIRS) database
Mary’s Picks – Items of special interest from APIRS reader/cataloger, Mary Langeland, including books, dissertations, theses, handbooks and more.
*APIRS = the Aquatic Plant Information Retrieval System – a searchable bibliographic database of annotated citations to the aquatic, wetland, and invasive plant literature now numbering over 86,000 entries.
Previous issues of AQUAPHYTE are also available on our website as PDF files.
AQUAPHYTE is produced with support from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, Invasive Plant Management Section.
Best wishes,
Karen
Karen Brown
University of Florida - IFAS - Center for Aquatic & Invasive Plants
7922 NW 71st Street | Gainesville FL 32653
352-273-3667 | kpbrown@ufl.edu | http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu
APIRS Online database: http://plants.ifas.ufl.edu/APIRS
New! Plant Management in Florida Waters
ARS Newslink
USDA Agricultural Research Service
December 20, 2013
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Targeting swine diseases:
USDA scientists are stepping up their efforts to help fight deadly swine viruses that are prevalent in other countries and pose a threat to the United States. (12/16) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131216.htm
Roasted-peanut allergens eyed:
USDA scientists and colleagues have shed light on the molecular differences between raw and heat-treated nuts in terms of their inherent peptides that trigger a human allergic reaction. The study has helped to account in part for the increased allergenic properties observed in roasted peanuts. (12/17) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131217.htm
Protecting soy oil used for frying:
Soy oil makes up an estimated 70 to 80 percent of all cooking oil used commercially in the United States. Now, USDA scientists are determining how to better protect soy oil's good-for-you polyunsaturated fats from the oxidation that can occur at the high temperatures typically used for frying. (12/19) http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2013/131219.htm
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Aquatics Spray Technician Position
Please address replies to anichols@hornerenvironmental.com
From: Ashley Nichols [mailto:anichols@hornerenvironmental.com]
Sent: Friday, December 20, 2013 10:17 AM
Aquatics Spray Technician
Horner Environmental Professionals, Inc. an environmental consulting firm in Lutz, Florida is looking to fill a field position. Tasks will include: maintaining ponds, lakes, mitigation areas and stormwater systems. Maintenance typically includes the control of nuisance/exotic plant species through the application of herbicides. The position will also include assisting senior staff with a variety of environmental field tasks as necessary.
Qualifications/Requirements:
1. Be able to work outdoors in Florida environments
2. Have a FL Driver’s License and a clean driving record
3. Be able to work independently or as part of a team
4. Pesticide/Herbicide Applicators License with aquatics endorsement a plus
5. Operate/maintain field equipment including boats, sprayers and vehicles.
Please email resumes to office@hornerenvironmental.com
Sincerely,
Ashley Nichols
Project Manager
Horner Environmental Professionals, Inc.
4252 Hay Road
Lutz, Florida 33559
Phone: 813.907.9500
Cell: 813.695.3806
New Program Development publications, November 2013
This month in program development: strategies for encouraging changes in behavior, planning programs with repackaging and individual contacts, and more from The Savvy Survey Series.
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| Improving Behavioral Outcomes in Extension Using the Tools of Community-Based Social Marketing (CBSM) There is increasing evidence that, with the right approach, people can be encouraged to change. From recycling, composting, and picking up pet waste to saving water, the public is adopting new behaviors and giving up old ones. The tools to do this can be found in Community Based Social Marketing (CBSM). This 6-page fact sheet was written by Paul Monaghan and Martha Monroe, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2013. | | |
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| Incorporating Individual Teachings (aka Individual Contact Teaching Methods) into a Sustainable Landscaping Extension Plan of Work and Report of Accomplishment Many horticultural Extension professionals conduct numerous consulting phone calls, send e-mails, visit offices, conduct research, and visit landscapes to solve horticultural problems and concerns. Although many Extension faculty members are initially unaware that they are educating clients when providing these services, these activities shouldbe considered major educational methods. The activities should also be planned by Extension faculty and reported in an Extension plan of work and in their annual report of accomplishments. When planned thoughtfully, communicated clearly, and evaluated appropriately, these methods of individual contact teaching can become a substantial part of an Extension program. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Laura Sanagorski, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, November 2013. | | |
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| Repackaging as a Strategy to Increase Efficiency in Extension Programs Repackaging is a way to reuse the research and writing one has done on a particular topic by formatting it in multiple formats for several audiences. It can be used as a strategy to reach a greater variety of audiences with fewer resources. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Laura A. Sanagorski, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2013. | | |
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| The Savvy Survey #2: Using Surveys in Everyday Extension Programming This second publication in the Savvy Survey Series provides Extension faculty with additional information about using surveys in their everyday Extension programming. The publication suggests how surveys can be used in needs and assets assessments to inform program development, as formative and summative evaluations to support program improvement, and as customer service tools to capture satisfaction within programming efforts. This publication also introduces the concept of using logic models to guide questionnaire development, while also discussing general data types (demographics, factual information, attitudes and opinions, behaviors and events). This 5-page fact sheet was written by Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. Gouldthorpe, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2013. | | |
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| Using Audience Commitment to Increase Behavior Changes in Sustainable Landscaping Participants in an Extension rain barrel workshop who said they would inspect their irrigation systems might begin to see themselves as people who use water wisely. Their perception of themselves as conservationists is strengthened with each new action. That makes them more likely to agree to an action that leads to an even bigger water savings. Research has shown that commitments can increase the percentage of people who will adopt a new behavior and give up an old one. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Laura A. Sanagorski and Paul Monaghan, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2013. | | |
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New Lawn and Garden publications, November 2013
New this month for Lawn and Garden:
Lawns and landscapes: alternatives to invasives for South Florida, Spanish moss, Queen and Mexican fan palm trees, using reclaimed water
Edible gardening: growing hops, how to wash your fruits and vegetables & seed sources
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| Alternatives to Invasive Plants Commonly Found in South Florida Landscapes Based on years of UF/IFAS research producing and trialing cultivars, this 5-page fact sheet lists native and non-invasive, non-native ornamentals as alternatives to invasive plants commonly used in Florida landscapes. Only plants considered to be generally available in the nursery trade are listed. Alternative plants are similar to respective invasive plants as much as possible in terms of size, habit, texture, and flower color. Written by Gary W. Knox, Sandra B. Wilson, Zhanao Deng, and Rosanna Freyre, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2013. | |
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| Florida Edible Garden Plants: Hops (Humulus lupulus) Hops are perennial, herbaceous climbing plants commonly cultivated for their strobiles or cones (Figure 1). The cones are often used for flavoring and aroma in food, tea, and beer (Burgess 1964). Hops can make a unique addition to a home garden or landscape. It grows rapidly in the early spring to late summer. Plants reach a mature height of 18–25 feet in one year and produce cones from mid-summer to early fall. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Brian J. Pearson, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2013. | |
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| Home Gardening Food Safety: Washing the Fruits (and Vegetables) of Your Labor Properly Having a home garden has become popular recently. It is a great way to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables—foods that are an important part of a healthy diet. However, just because you have your own garden and control how it is treated does not make the fruits and vegetables you grow safer than those you buy in the store. To reduce the chance of getting sick from foodborne illnesses, you must wash the fruits and vegetables you grow before eating them raw or cooked. This publication helps you learn the proper way to clean your fruits and vegetables so you can enjoy them safely. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Eshani Persaud, Amy Simonne, and Karla P. Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, November 2013. | |
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| Seed Sources for Florida Home-grown Vegetables The right vegetable varieties can make a big difference in the success of a home vegetable garden. Although a huge selection of seeds and transplants are available through garden centers, seed catalogs, and the internet, choosing what to buy can be confusing. Some of the best varieties for Florida gardens and seed suppliers that currently sell them are listed in this 6-page fact sheet written by Ed Thralls, Sydney Park Brown, and Ed Paulson, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, November 2013. | |
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| Spanish Moss, Ball Moss, and Lichens – Harmless Epiphytes Epiphytes are “air” plants that survive on moisture and nutrients in the atmosphere. Several epiphytic plants, like Spanish moss, ball moss, and lichen, are common to the Florida landscape and southeast United States. People unfamiliar with epiphytes sometimes worry that they may cause injuries to the plants they perch in. Epiphytes do attach themselves to plants, but they do not harm the plants, unlike mistletoe, a plant parasite. Without soil as a source of nutrients, epiphytic plants have evolved the capacity to obtain minerals dissolved in water that flows across leaves and down branches. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Joe Sewards and Sydney Park Brown, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2013. | |
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| Spanish Moss, Ball Moss, and Lichens – Harmless Epiphytes Epiphytes are “air” plants that survive on moisture and nutrients in the atmosphere. Several epiphytic plants, like Spanish moss, ball moss, and lichen, are common to the Florida landscape and southeast United States. People unfamiliar with epiphytes sometimes worry that they may cause injuries to the plants they perch in. Epiphytes do attach themselves to plants, but they do not harm the plants, unlike mistletoe, a plant parasite. Without soil as a source of nutrients, epiphytic plants have evolved the capacity to obtain minerals dissolved in water that flows across leaves and down branches. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Joe Sewards and Sydney Park Brown, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2013. | |
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| Syagrus romanzoffiana: Queen Palm The queen palm is a popular feather-leaved palm with graceful arching leaves. It is one of the hardiest of the tropical-looking palms, being suitable for planting in USDA plant hardiness zone 9B (>25°F). Queen palms are considered to be moderately tolerant of salt spray. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Timothy K. Broschat, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2013. | |
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| Using Reclaimed Water to Irrigate Turfgrass: Lessons Learned from Research with Phosphorus Municipal wastes are treated at a wastewater treatment facility to produce biosolids and reclaimed water. Reclaimed water treated by filtration and chlorination is safe to use for designated purposes, such as residential landscape irrigation. Florida began using reclaimed water in 1966, and it is a leading state for using reclaimed water. Approximately 660 million gallons of reclaimed water are used every day in Florida, and the state encourages using reclaimed water as an alternative water source to reduce the pressure on potable water supplies. This 3-page fact sheet summarizes the results of a recent research project and provides research-based information for improving nutrient and water management with reclaimed water irrigation of turfgrass. Written by George Hochmuth, Jinghua Fan, Jason Kruse, and Jerry Sartain, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2013. | |
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| Using Reclaimed Water to Irrigate Turfgrass: Lessons Learned from Research with Nitrogen Municipal wastes are treated at a wastewater treatment facility to produce biosolids and reclaimed water. Reclaimed water treated by filtration and chlorination is safe to use for designated purposes, such as residential landscape irrigation. Florida began using reclaimed water in 1966, and it is a leading state for using reclaimed water. Approximately 660 million gallons of reclaimed water are used every day in Florida, and the state encourages using reclaimed water as an alternative water source to reduce the pressure on potable water supplies. This 5-page fact sheet summarizes the results of a recent research project and provides research-based information for improving nutrient and water management with reclaimed water irrigation of turfgrass. Written by George Hochmuth, Jinghua Fan, Jason Kruse, and Jerry Sartain, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2013. | |
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| Washingtonia robusta: Mexican Fan Palm The Mexican fan palm is a fast-growing species that can reach heights of 70 to 100 feet, making it too tall for typical residential landscapes. It is native to northern Mexico but grows well in Florida, being hardy down to about 20°F or USDA hardiness zone 9A. Mexican fan palms grow well in a wide range of soils in Florida, but do require good drainage. Though considered a desert palm, it is native to areas having permanent surface or subsurface water and thus is not as drought tolerant as might be expected. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Timothy K. Broschat, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2013. | |
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