Susceptibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis and Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to commonly-used insecticides approved for managing arthropod pests in Florida strawberr... by Braden Evans, Karol Krey, Justin Renkema

“… The aim of this 9-page document is to inform Florida strawberry producers and Extension personnel on the compatibility of registered miticides and insecticides with commercially available predatory mites used as biological controls. …”
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Ethnic Marketing: A Strategy for Marketing Programs to Diverse Audience by Lisa A. Guion, Heather Kent

“…This series will include specialized papers on enhancing cultural competence, recruiting diverse volunteers, planning culturally appropriate marketing strategies, and other topics that are integral to the design and implementation of culturally relevant Extension education programs. This document is FCS9223, one of a series of the Family Youth and Community Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Wildlife and Hunting As Alternative Farm Enterprises by William M. Giuliano, Kristin C. Thomas

“…The key to maintaining healthy wildlife populations necessary in such alternative enterprises is providing quality habitat through proper management (Figure 1). This document is WEC 197 and one of a series of the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida. …”
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La Sante Nan Lavi Granmoun: Gran Sandwich by Jennifer Hillan

“…Anba-a gen pwen pou-w ka kreye pou-w fè sandwich ou pi remenn! This is document FCS8699-HAI, one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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The Common Roles of Fathers: The Five Ps by Garret D. Evans, Kate Fogarty

“…In the United States, the role of the father has changed, with today's fathers taking more responsibility for raising their children. This document is FCS2140, one of a series of the Family, Youth, and Community Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Row Covers for Commercial Vegetable Culture in Florida by George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth, Steve Kostewicz, William Stall

“… This publication describes the present state of technology regarding row covers in the United States and provides examples of potential applications of that technology to Florida vegetable production. This document is CIR728, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Update and Outlook for 2005 of Florida's BMP Program for Vegetable Crops by Celeste A. Gilbert, Eric H. Simonne

“…This publication is meant to answer some of these concerns and provide an update on the status of the BMP manual for vegetable crops, with an emphasis on the rule making progress and acceptable strategies for nutrient management. This document is HS1013, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing; HLB) Blight and Tristeza Comparison Identification Sheet by M. M. Dewdney, J. D. Burrow, L. M. Diepenbrock, R. H. Brlansky, T. M. Spann

“… This Spanish/English document is a two-page illustrated identification sheet for Citrus Greening that includes a comparison chart for Citrus Greening, Blight and Tristeza. …”
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Citrus Rootstocks and Their On-Site Evaluation by William S. Castle, James J. Ferguson

“…In conversations with growers, this question is asked frequently because of problems with Swingle citrumelo, continued loss of trees on sour orange, and low solids for grapefruit grown on Smooth Flat Seville. This document is HS949, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Elder Companion Overview by Elizabeth B. Bolton

“…The objective of the program is to help participants develop the necessary skills to provide high-quality care including: assistance with daily living activities, home management services and companionship for the elderly adult. This document is FCS5246/FY586, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, University of Florida, UF/IFAS, Gainesville 32611. …”
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An Overview of Small Farm Direct Marketing by Mickie E. Swisher, James Sterns

“…Other times, the consumer and farmer may not actually meet, for example, Internet sales. This document is FCS 7211, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Healthy Living for Elders: Use Your Medicines Safely! by Paulina Wittkowsky

“…To use your medicines safely, keep in mind the tips provided in this leaflet. This document, FCS8594-Eng, is one in a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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Characterizing Agriculture in Florida’s Lower Suwannee River Basin Area by Tom Obreza, Greg Means

“…While the environmental impact of forestry is usually low, intensive agricultural production has the potential to affect water quality if nutrients and water are not carefully managed. This document is SL 241, a fact sheet of the Soil and Water Science Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Florida's Renewable Forest Resources by Douglas R. Carter, Eric J. Jokela

“…These forests are desired by a diversity of clientele for a multitude of market and nonmarket goods and servicesThis document is CIR1433, one of a series of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Producing Peanuts Using Conservation Tillage by David L. Wright, Barry L Tillman, Pratap Devkota, Ian M Small, Jay Ferrell

“…There has been resistance in using conservation tillage planting methods for peanut as many specialists from past years promoted deep plowing to bury plant residue that might carry various disease organisms.  This document will help guide growers who want to use conservation tillage in making that change. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ag187 …”
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Vegetarianism and the Older Adult by Kelly Johnston, Wendy Dahl

“… Vegetarian diets have become more and more popular in recent years, but there is a common concern that such a diet may not provide the adequate amount of nutrients. This 3-page document discusses this misconception and explains the various benefits of a vegetarian diet for older adults. …”
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IRAC's Insecticide Mode of Action Classification by Frederick M. Fishel

“… This guide explains the rationale behind the Insecticide Resistance Action Committee's (IRAC) insecticide and acaricide mode of action classification and provides a listing of those insecticide common names with their groupings, and primary modes of action for insecticides currently registered in Florida. This document is PI-83, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Citrus Rootstocks and Their On-Site Evaluation by William S. Castle, James J. Ferguson

“…In conversations with growers, this question is asked frequently because of problems with Swingle citrumelo, continued loss of trees on sour orange, and low solids for grapefruit grown on Smooth Flat Seville. This document is HS949, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Composted Materials on Florida Roadsides by Grady L. Miller, Michael S. Harrell, Gerald Kidder, Robert Black

“… This fact sheet gives a brief overview of a two-year project conducted by researchers of the University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) as part of contract WO#7 with the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT). This document is ENH 872, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Eastern Pigmy Blue, Brephidium isophthalma pseudofoea (Morrison) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lycaenidae) by Donald W. Hall, Jerry F. Butler

“…It is found near saltwater—particularly in salt marshes where its host plants occur.  This document is EENY-107, one of a series of the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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