Worker Protection Standard: Requirements for Agricultural Employers of Workers and Handlers by Frederick M. Fishel

“…In 1992, the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued the Worker Protection Standard for Agricultural Pesticides (WPS), a regulation that requires agricultural employers to take steps to reduce pesticide-related risks for their workers and handlers. This five-page document describes the responsibilities of employers who must adhere to the WPS. …”
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Angelo Mangiarotti, Posizione dell’architettura (Position de l’architecture), 1952 : un film comme première sédimentation intellectuelle by Yves Ambroset

“…The aim of this study is to analyse this document, placing it in its biographical and historical context. …”
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Reduction of the Impact of Fertilization and Irrigation On Processes in the Nitrogen Cycle in Vegetable Fields with BMPs by Eve-Marie Cockx, Eric H. Simonne

“… The goals of this article are to (1) present the N cycle as it relates to crop production, (2) describe how fertilization and irrigation affect the processes within N cycle, and (3) explain how the proposed BMPs may help reduce the negative environmental impact of these cultural practices. This document is HS948, 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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Pigeon Louse Fly or Pigeon Fly by William H. Kern, Jr.

“…Pigeon flies retain their wings for their entire adult life. This document is ENY-687, 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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Chapter 6. Mulching by Stephen M. Olson

“…Other crops such as squash, cucumbers or cauliflower have lesser acreage on mulch or are grown in a double crop situation. This document is HS715, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems by John Lagrosa, Chris Demers, Michael Andreu

“…A GIS can be used in land management to document existing conditions, plan future operations, and archive completed work. …”
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Evapotranspiration: Potential or Reference? by Suat Irmak, Dorota Z. Haman

“…A common understanding of these widely used concepts in agricultural communities will help to make communication easier between farmers/growers, extension agents, and researchers in the academic environment. This document is ABE 343, 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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Being an Involved Father: What Does It Mean? by Garret D. Evans, Kate Fogarty

“…., 2000, p. 276). This document is FCS2141, 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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Redbanded Stink Bug, Red-Banded Stink Bug, Smaller Green Stink Bug (suggested common names) Piezodorus guildinii (Westwood) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) by Morgan Pinkerton, Amanda Hodges

“… This document provides an in-depth profile of the redbanded stink bug, Piezodorus guildinii. …”
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Stink Bugs and Leaffooted Bugs Are Important Fruit, Nut, Seed and Vegetable Pests by Russell F. Mizell, III

“…Recently they have become serious pests of cotton because of the reduction in pesticide use resulting from the eradication of the boll weevil and the implementation of genetically-modified cotton. This document is ENY-718, one of a series of Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Services, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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The Basics of Educational Podcasting: Enhancing the Student Learning Experience by Jamie S. Foster, Jennifer Larmore, Stephanie A. Havemann

“…Many educators are finding ways to use podcasts in the classroom as a learning tool. This document covers the basic equipment, software, and techniques of podcasting, as well as ways to use podcasts in the classroom, with an in-depth example from the University of Florida. …”
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Potato Physiological Disorders - Brown Center and Hollow Heart by Chad M. Hutchinson

“…Neither disorder is initiated by a disease organism. This document is HS945, 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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Squash Bug, Anasa tristis (DeGeer) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae) by John L. Capinera

“…Several related species in the same genus coexist with squash bug over most of its range, feeding on the same plants but causing much less injury. This document is EENY-077, 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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Clinical Practice Guidelines for Unstable Angina Treatment. by Juan José Navarro López, Claudio Manuel González Rodríguez

“…It has been defined as the oppressive pain or uneasiness mainly thoracic, which is caused by a transitory myocardial ischemia. This document includes important aspects as classification, diagnosis, treatment (aimed at its principal strategies) and risk stratification. …”
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Design and Construction of a Constant Head Infiltrometer by Mahesh Bashyal, Michael J. Mulvaney, Eban Z. Bean

“… This new 8-page document details the construction procedure for a Mariotte siphon constant head infiltrometer using readily available materials. …”
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Decapsulating Brine Shrimp Eggs by Craig Watson, Roy Yanong

“… Brine shrimp eggs, essential for feeding small fish in hatcheries, require separation from their non-digestible shells and unhatched eggs post-hatching. This document explains the decapsulation process using chlorine removing the outer shell, simplifying separation and sterilizing the eggs. …”
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Farm-Raised Channel Catfish by Frank A. Chapman

“… This document is about Channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus). …”
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Selecting Pigs for Youth Swine Shows by Timothy T. Marshall, William R. Walker, David L. Prichard, Saundra H. TenBroeck

“… This publication will help youth exhibitors determine how and where to purchase a project pig and provide information on what the student should look for when purchasing the pig in order to do well in a swine show. This document is 4HSWG04 of the Florida 4-H Youth Development Program, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Cribellate Spider, Metaltella simoni (Keyserling) (Arachnida: Araneae: Amphinectidae) by Glavis B. Edwards

“…Although it is generally inconspicuous, M. simoni may be a threat to extirpate the Florida population of our native amaurobioid species, Titanoeca brunnea Emerton. This document is EENY-322 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 354), 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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Warm Climate Production Guidelines for Echinacea by Rick Schoellhorn, Alexis A. Richardson

“…I'm hoping this is the beginning of not only some fantastic new hybrids but also increased awareness of some of the lesser known species. This document is ENH 993, 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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