American Cockroach, Periplaneta americana (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Blattaria: Blattidae) by K. A. Barbara

“…The American cockroach is second only to the German cockroach in abundance. This document is EENY-141, 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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Vida Saludable para Personas de Edad: Letras en Desorden by Paulina Wittkowsky

“…Después coloque cada una de las letras numeradas en los espacios indicados abajo para descifrar el mensaje. This is document FCS8615-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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Stored Product Pests by P.G. Koehler, W.H. Kern, Jr., J.L. Castner

“… This document provides an overview of common stored product pests, including beetles and moths, that infest food products. …”
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Freshwater, Terrestrial, and Marine Turtles of Florida by Patricia Sprott, Frank J. Mazzotti, Jocie A. Graham

“…Like other reptiles, turtles are poikilothermic (dependent on their surroundings for their body temperature). This document is WEC-173, one of a series of the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, University of Florida, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. …”
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Florida's Pesticidal Substances Exempt from the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA-Section 25(b)) by Frederick M. Fishel

“…The EPA concluded that the exemption of these products would not pose unreasonable risks to public health or the environment. This document is PI-55, one of a series of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Tomato by Jay Scott, Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…Major achievements in the breeding program have been the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality. This document is part of Circular 1440, a publication of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Agronomy Department and IFAS Communication Services, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Canopy Management of Citrus Trees by Tripti Vashisth, Mongi Zekri, Fernando Alferez

“…Therefore, canopy management is an important aspect of citrus production in Florida to avoid problems associated with overcrowding and excessively tall trees. This 3-page document describes canopy management practices for citrus growers. …”
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Community Connections: Employee Volunteering by Marilyn K. Lesmeister, Anne Romero

“…There can be benefits to the individual employee, the employer, the corporation, and the community. This document is FCS9235, 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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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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Manual de los Reglamentos del Agua en Florida: Ley del Agua Limpia by Michael T. Olexa, Tatiana Borisova, Zachary Broome

“…Este manual está diseñado para proporcionar un resumen exacto, actual y autorizado, de las principales leyes Federales y de Florida que están directa o indirectamente relacionadas con la agricultura. This revised document is part of a series of 37 brief fact sheets, the Spanish-language version of the Handbook of Florida Water Regulation. …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Spathiphyllum by Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, Kelly C. Everitt

“… The intent of this article is to describe common cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provide guidelines for their culture and interior use, and list physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. This document is ENH958, 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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Building a Spending Plan: All Six Steps by Nayda I. Torres, Josephine Turner, Brenda C. Williams

“…This revised publication collects all six steps of the Building a Spending Plan series in one document. Written by Nayda I. Torres, Josephine Turner, and Brenda C. …”
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Nutrition and Fertilization of Palms in Containers by Timothy K. Broschat

“…Also, container-grown palms are often fertilized with more complete controlled-release fertilizers or regular liquid fertilization, which prevents most deficiencies from occurring. This document is ENH1010, one of a series of the Department of Environmental Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Dairy Business Analysis Project: 2002 Financial Summary by Albert de Vries, Russell Giesy, L. Ely, A. de Araujo, A. Andreasen, Brent Broaddus, Shepard Eubanks, Doug Mayo, P. Miller, Travis Seawright, Chris Vann

“…It is intended for general use by dairy farmers, the allied industry, and government, and educational professionals. This document is AN149, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS. …”
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Pharaoh Ant, Monomorium pharaonis (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by J. C. Nickerson, Donny L. Harris, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…This ant is distributed worldwide, is one of the more common household ants, and carries the dubious distinction of being the most difficult household ant to control.  This document is EENY-290 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 256), 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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Growing Potatoes in the Florida Home Garden by Jeffery E. Pack, James M. White, Chad M. Hutchinson

“…A recently grown and harvested potato tastes very different from one that has been in storage or on a grocery shelf for up to 6 months or more, and it is a very satisfying discovery to make.This document is HS933, 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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Peachtree Borers in the Home and Commercial Peach Orchard by Russell F. Mizell, III

“…If there is complete girdling of the trees by the larvae, tree death can occur. This document is ENY-691 (formerly ENT-57), one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Decoding Food Labels: Tools for People with Food Allergies by Elizabeth A. Gollub, Amy H. Simonne

“…It also differentiates between allergies and intolerances, and discusses the potential for cross-contamination of foods both in and away from the home. This document is FCS8781, one of a series of the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611. …”
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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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La Sante Nan Lavi Granmoun: Gid Pou Manje Storaj by Jennifer Hillan

“…Mete patat yo nan temperati nomal. This is document FCS 8695-HAI 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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