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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La Crosse Encephalitis by Jorge R. Rey

“…Since then, La Crosse encephalitis has been identified in several Midwestern and Mid-Atlantic states. This document is ENY672, 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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Identification of Vine Weeds in Florida Citrus by Stephen H. Futch, David W. Hall

“…A useful guide of characteristics to identify broadleaf plants are included at the end of this article. This document is HS926, 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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Plant Connections Leader’s Guide—Lesson 2: Why Are Plants Important? by Janice Easton, Deborah J. Glauer

“… This revised document is the second lesson of the Kids Growing with Plant Connections Leader’s Guide. …”
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2003 Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers--Part 1 by Leo C. Polopolus, Fritz Roka, Carol Fountain

“… This is EDIS document AA252, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. …”
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Maintenance Guide for Florida Microirrigation Systems by Thomas Obreza

“…The intent of this guide is to help Florida microirrigation system managers and operators keep their systems running at top efficiency, which will improve crop production and conserve Florida’s water resources. This document is CIR 1449, a circular of the Soil and Water Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Florida Dampwood Termites, Neotermes castaneus (Burmeister), Neotermes jouteli (Banks), and Neotermes luykxi Nickle and Collins (Insecta: Isoptera: Kalotermitidae) by Rudolf H. Scheffrahn, Nan-Yao Su

“… This document is EENY-122 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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JobStart Part 3 Marketing Yourself by Elizabeth B. Bolton, George O. Hack

“… This document is FY347, Part 3 of an 8 part series developed for the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Advanced Tree Risk Assessment: Resistance Recording Drills by Drew McLean, Andrew Koeser, Gitta Hasing

“…While not required for tree risk assessment work, resistance recording drills have been shown to be effective in helping arborists detect and document internal tree decay in trees. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Drew McLean, Andrew Koeser, and Gitta Hasing, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2014.   …”
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Federal Regulation of the Food Industry: Part 1, The Regulatory Process by Ronald H. Schmidt, Douglas L. Archer, Michael T. Olexa

“… This fact sheet is intended to enhance understanding of federal regulations and provide a general overview of the regulatory process. This document is FSHN05-10, one of a series of the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Alimentación Saludable para Personas de Edad: Nuevas Ensaladas by Jennifer Hillan

“…¡Pruebe alguna de las ideas que le sugerimos en su próxima ensalada! This is document FCS 8696-SPAN, 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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Maximizing The Assets of a Diverse Community by Lisa A. Guion, Janet Harper Golden

“…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 FCS9225, 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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Biological Control for Insect Management in Strawberries by Silvia I. Rondon, Daniel J. Cantliffe, James F. Price

“…Through early identification of arthropod problems, and targeted releases of reared beneficial insects and mites, it may be feasible to minimize the requirements for pesticides on strawberry. This document is HS923, 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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