What Is the ENSO Climatology Tool? by Caroline Staub, Clyde W. Fraisse, Eduardo Gelcer, Daniel R. Dourte

“…ENSO affects atmospheric circulation patterns well into the midlatitudes and is the leading driver of seasonal climate variability in the United States. Tremendous advances have been made in predicting the occurrence of ENSO events with confidence three to six months in advance. …”
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Attracting Native Bees to Your Florida Landscape by Rachel Mallinger, Anne Yasalonis, Gary Knox, Wayne Hobbs

“…Recently reported declines in some bee species have heightened awareness of bee conservation across the United States and motivated efforts to increase floral resources for bees. …”
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Growth Stages and Tuber Development of FL1867 Potato under Full and Reduced Irrigation Scheduling by Seth A. Byrd, Diane L. Rowland, Lincoln Zotarelli

“… The potato cultivar ‘Frito Lay 1867′ (‘FL 1867′) is a popular chipping variety grown across Florida and the southern United States. Knowledge of the timing and duration of the tuber initiation and tuber bulking stages for ‘FL 1867′ is critical for timing fertilizer and irrigation applications. …”
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Plant-Based Milks: Soy by Jessica Goldberg, Daniela Rivero-Mendoza, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Unlike some of the recently marketed plant-based milks, soy milk has a long history as a beverage around the world and has been marketed in the United States for more than a century. If you have wondered how it compares to cow’s milk, this new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department describes the composition and nutrient content of soy milk and its potential benefits and risks to health. …”
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Biology and Control of Common Ragweed along Ditch and Canal Banks by Dennis C. Odero, Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell

“…Common ragweed is a successful pioneer species widely distributed throughout the continental United States. In cultivated fields it will compete with crops for light, moisture, nutrients, and space and will result in significant yield losses. …”
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Sulfites: Separating Fact from Fiction by Paul Grotheer, Maurice Marshall, Amy Simonne

“…However, even with today's technology, food recalls due to undeclared sulfite (as a food ingredient) continue to occur in the United States. This publication will examine what sulfites are, sulfite sensitivity, safety issues related to sulfiting agents, and recommendations for sulfite-sensitive individuals. …”
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Spotted Wing Drosophila: Pest Management Recommendations for Southeastern Blueberries by Oscar E. Liburd, Lindsy E. Iglesias

“…It was first detected in the continental United States in California in 2008 and in Hillsborough County, Florida in 2009. …”
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Plant-Based Milks: Soy by Jessica Goldberg, Daniela Rivero-Mendoza, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Unlike some of the recently marketed plant-based milks, soy milk has a long history as a beverage around the world and has been marketed in the United States for more than a century. If you have wondered how it compares to cow’s milk, this new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department describes the composition and nutrient content of soy milk and its potential benefits and risks to health. …”
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Sulfites: Separating Fact from Fiction by Paul Grotheer, Maurice Marshall, Amy Simonne

“…However, even with today's technology, food recalls due to undeclared sulfite (as a food ingredient) continue to occur in the United States. This publication will examine what sulfites are, sulfite sensitivity, safety issues related to sulfiting agents, and recommendations for sulfite-sensitive individuals. …”
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Cat’s-Claw Vine, Dolichandra unguis-cati—A Showy but Invasive Plant in Florida by Niels Proctor, Jason Smith

“…Unfortunately, the aggressive nature of the vine has made it a major weed in China, Australia, South Africa, and parts of the southeastern United States. This 6-page fact sheet provides guidance on identification, control, and similar native vines for home landscapes. …”
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What Is the ENSO Climatology Tool? by Caroline Staub, Clyde W. Fraisse, Eduardo Gelcer, Daniel R. Dourte

“…ENSO affects atmospheric circulation patterns well into the midlatitudes and is the leading driver of seasonal climate variability in the United States. Tremendous advances have been made in predicting the occurrence of ENSO events with confidence three to six months in advance. …”
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Blueberry Gall Midge on Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Oscar E. Liburd, Douglas A. Phillips

“…It can be found throughout the United States, including Florida, where its larvae feed on southern highbush blueberry and rabbiteye floral and vegetative buds. …”
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Blueberry Gall Midge on Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Oscar E. Liburd, Douglas A. Phillips

“…It can be found throughout the United States, including Florida, where its larvae feed on southern highbush blueberry and rabbiteye floral and vegetative buds. …”
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Cactus Moth, Cactoblastis cactorum (Berg) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) by Dale H. Habeck, F. D. Bennett, Christine Miller

“…The spread of this moth raises concerns about harm to rare opuntioid species (prickly pear and related cacti), the endangerment of wild opuntioids in the southwestern United States and Mexico, and the consequent effects on entire desert ecosystems and economic hardship for communities in Mexico that cultivate and sell Opuntia. …”
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South American Cucurbit Fruit Fly, Anastrepha grandis (Macquart) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems

“…It has been intercepted in the United States in pumpkin from Argentina and Brazil, and in banana debris from Panama. …”
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Grape Leaffolder, Desmia funeralis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Crambidae) by F. W. Mead, Susan E. Webb, Oscar E. Liburd, Elena M. Rhodes

“… The grape leaffolder is a common and widely distributed species that is a minor pest of grapes in the United States. In California severe outbreaks have occurred in restricted areas during some years. …”
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Is It Worth Switching from Natural Service to Artificial Insemination? A Comparison of Reproductive Performance and Profitability in Dairy Herds by Klibs N. Galvão, Eduardo S. Ribeiro, Jose Eduardo P. Santos

“…A considerable portion of dairy producers in the United States still use NS in at least part of their breeding program. …”
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Is It Worth Switching from Natural Service to Artificial Insemination? A Comparison of Reproductive Performance and Profitability in Dairy Herds by Klibs N. Galvão, Eduardo S. Ribeiro, Jose Eduardo P. Santos

“…A considerable portion of dairy producers in the United States still use NS in at least part of their breeding program. …”
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Outbreaks of Foodborne Illness Associated with Melons by Michelle D. Danyluk, Rachel McEgan, Ashley N. Turner, Keith R. Schneider

“…For those concerned about the safety of melons, including cantaloupe, honeydew, and watermelon, this 6-page fact sheet lists outbreaks associated with melons in the United States, Canada, and Europe, along with information about the location, pathogen, and incidence of illness. …”
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How Are Cows Cooled on Dairy Farms in Florida? by Bethany Dado-Senn, Geoffrey E. Dahl, Jimena Laporta

“…These conditions and their associated losses in productivity pose a growing concern to dairy producers, as more frequent and severe fluctuations in temperature, precipitation, and droughts are predicted to occur in the United States. This new 4-page document discusses heat stress in the dairy industry, the Florida dairy heat stress abatement survey, and heat stress abatement for lactating cows, dry cows, and dairy calves. …”
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