Effect of Mechanical Damage to Strawberry Transplants by John R. Duval, Craig K. Chandler, Daniel E. Legard

“… The purpose of this study was to determine the influence on performance of traditionally harvested transplants (machine dug) in comparison to transplants which do not undergo the rigors of traditional harvesting (hand dug). This document is HS922, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Data Collection: Poultry Integrations by Gary D. Butcher, Amir H. Nilipour

“… In this article, a point rarely discussed in industry magazines and scientific journals will be defined: How to collect data to permit competent and timely decision making. This document is VM140, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape ZZ (Zamioculcas zamiifolia) by Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, Dennis B. McConnell

“… This article is intended to provide brief guidelines for propagation, production, and interior use of 'ZZ' plant (Zamioculcas zamiifolia). This document is ENH997, a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Wood-Destroying Insects by P.G. Koehler, J.L. Castner

“… This document provides an overview of various wood-destroying insects, including Lyctid, Bostrichid, and Anobiid powderpost beetles, old house borers, Formosan termites, drywood termites, Eastern subterranean termites, carpenter ants, and carpenter bees. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness:Listeriosis by Keith R. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich, Dirk Sampath

“… This is one in a series of facts sheets discussing common foodborne pathogens of interest to food handlers, processors and retailers. This document is FSHN03-6, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida. …”
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Guidance for Processing Cured and Smoked Ham and Pork Loins in Retail Operations by Keith R. Schneider, Victor Garrido, W. Steve Otwell, Ray Mobley

“… This recommended guidance is for specialty meat products processed at retail, for display and distribution at retail. This document is FSHN05-07, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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Keeping it Safe: Home and Personal Safety, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, Carbon Monoxide Detectors by Mary N. Harrison

“… There are several items that you should have to protect your family and home, such as: a fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs), carbon monoxide detectors, and locks on your doors and windows. This document is FCS5233-05, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Warm Climate Production Guidelines for Japanese Hydrangeas by Rick Shoellhorn, Alexis A. Richardson

“… Lace cap hydrangeas can be a great way for Florida growers to produce something that defines their niche as specialty growers and offers a high profit plant for spring and holiday sales. This document is ENH910, 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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Chapter 7: Row Covers for Growth Enhancement by George J. Hochmuth, Robert C. Hochmuth

“… Row covers are flexible, transparent, or semitransparent materials used to enclose single or multiple rows of plants with the objective of moderating temperature and protecting from wind. This document is HS716, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae (Gmelin) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, James L. Nation

“… This document is EENY-113 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular No. 44), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Tropical Fruit Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Jonathan H. Crane, Glenn D. Israel, Carlos F. Balerdi

“… This fact sheet reports water conservation trends for tropical fruit producers based on an extensive survey carried out in Miami-Dade County. This document is Fact Sheet ABE345, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Teaching and Learning: Motivating Learners by Isabella Damiani, Andrew C. Thoron, James C. Bunch

“…Educators must be aware of the continuum of motivation and appropriately provide opportunities for student engagement, learning, and growth. This 2-page document discusses how to motivate learners. Written by Isabella Damiani, Andrew Thoron, and J. …”
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Notes from the Packaging Laboratory: Polylactic Acid -- An Exciting New Packaging Material by Melisa Balkcom, Bruce Welt, Kenneth Berger

“… Headway is being made with a polymer called Polylactic Acid (PLA), an affordable, recyclable, innovative packaging material made from renewable resources. This document is ABE339, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Data Collection: Poultry Integrations by Gary D. Butcher, Amir H. Nilipour

“… In this article, a point rarely discussed in industry magazines and scientific journals will be defined: How to collect data to permit competent and timely decision making. This document is VM140, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Particulate Phosphorus in the Everglades Agricultural Area: I -- Introduction and Sources by Samira H. Daroub, James D. Stuck, Timothy A. Lang, Orlando A. Diaz

“… This document is SL 197, one of a series of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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St. Augustinegrass for Florida Lawns by Laurie E. Trenholm, J. Bryan Unruh, Travis W. Shaddox

“…These changes align this document with other EDIS publications containing similar fertilizer information. …”
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Preventing Foodborne Illness Associated with Clostridium perfringens by Keith R. Schneider, Renée M. Goodrich, Dirk M. Sampath

“… This is one in a series of facts sheets discussing common foodborne pathogens of interest to food handlers, processors and retailers. This document is FSHN035, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida. …”
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4-H Agent Guide for Managing the Approval, Denial, and Releasing of Volunteers in Florida 4-H by Andrew Toelle, Heather Kent, Sophia Cooney

“… The purpose of these Volunteer Management Guidelines is to provide Extension faculty assistance with approving, denying, and releasing volunteers. This document contains several example letters that may be used and other useful tools to assist you with this process. …”
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Keeping it Safe: Home and Personal Safety, Fire Extinguishers, Smoke Detectors, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters, Carbon Monoxide Detectors by Mary N. Harrison

“… There are several items that you should have to protect your family and home, such as: a fire extinguisher, smoke detectors, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs), carbon monoxide detectors, and locks on your doors and windows. This document is FCS5233-05, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Ornamental Growers' Water Use and Conservation Practices in Miami-Dade County by Rafael Muñoz-Carpena, Jonathan H. Crane, Glenn D. Israel, Joe Garofalo

“… This fact sheet reports water conservation trends for ornamental nursery producers based on an extensive survey carried out in Miami-Dade County. This document is Fact Sheet ABE347, one of a series of Agricultural and Biolgoical Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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