Myeloid Leukosis (J-virus) - An International Broiler Industry Concern by Gary D. Butcher, Richard D. Miles

“…This ALV subgroup J virus (ALV-J), which is identified as the etiologic agent for ML, has caused substantial losses in heavy breeders in many areas of the world. This document is VM131, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Economic Importance of Genetic Improvements in Milk Production, Reproduction, and Productive Life by Albert De Vries

“…But other traits, such as the ability to get pregnant in time or to avoid culling, determine a cow's profitability as well. This document is AN158, one of a series of the Animal Science Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Grain by Ron Barnett, Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…Many successful varieties of grain have been released by the FAES Grain Breeding Team. 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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Blueberry Varieties for Florida by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Paul M. Lyrene

“…No area of the state lacks wild blueberries, except where soil pH is above 6.0. This document is HS967, one of a series of the Department of Horticultural Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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A Fruit Fly, Anastrepha ocresia (Walker) (Insecta: Diptea: Tephritide) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“…It is not considered to be of economic importance anywhere within its range. This document is EENY202, 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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Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Appendix by Michael T. Olexa, Zachary Broome

“… Lost in the maze of statutes, regulations, and potential liabilities that identify the current mass of water protection law? This revised document is part of the Handbook of Florida Water Regulation, which consists of 2-4 page fact sheets that provide an accurate, current, and authoritative summary of the principal, federal, and state (Florida) laws that directly or indirectly relate to agriculture. …”
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Vida Saludable para Personas de Edad: Presión Sanguínea Alta by Leigh Ann Martin

“…Muchos ni siquiera se dan cuenta de que tienen un problema. This document, FCS8599-Span, 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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Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting and Maintaining Firewise Plants for Landscaping by J. Douglas Doran, Cotton K. Randall, Alan J. Long

“…Selecting firewise plants can reduce wildfire risk, but during drought conditions, most plants will burn if exposed to enough heat, regardless of their flammability. This document is Circular 1445, one of the series Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface 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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Utilizing Demonstrations in Teaching, with an Example Demonstration of Propagation via Cuttings by Isabella Damiani, Andrew C. Thoron, James C. Bunch

“… In a learning environment, it is important to provide instruction to each type of learner. This 4-page document discusses utilizing demonstrations for different types of learners and includes a sample demonstration of plant propagation. …”
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The Role of GMOs in Trade Disputes by Andrew Schmitz, Charles Moss, Won Koo

“…Research presented during the conference focused on three areas: (1) technical aspects of GMOs and their international impacts, (2) property rights surrounding GMOs and identity preservation costs associated with keeping marketing channels segmented, and (3) consumer education related to GMOs. This is EDIS document FE471, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. …”
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2003 Handbook of Employment Regulations Affecting Florida Farm Employers and Workers: Plant Closing Notification / Layoffs (WARN Act) [Federal] by Leo C. Polopolus, Michael T. Olexa, Fritz Roka, Carol Fountain

“… The purpose WARN Act is provide employees with notification of intended layoffs or shut-down. This is EDIS document FE410, 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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Acalypha hispida: Chenille Plant by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document is about the chenille plant (Acalypha hispida), a vigorous, upright shrub known for its striking red, drooping flowers. …”
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Evaluation of Trachelium Cultivars as Cut Flowers by RongNa Liang, Brent K. Harbaugh

“…This trial evaluated 11 cultivars of Trachelium for cut flower production performance (vegetative and flowering characteristics) and postharvest longevity.  This document is HS991, 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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Poultry Litter Feeding Ban: Implications of the 2nd Interim Rule for Animal Feeding by Matt Hersom, Dale Dubberly, Kelly Friend

“…Issuance of this interim rule has raised concerns in the Florida poultry industry concerning disposal of the poultry litter by-product and in the Florida cattle industry concerning the loss of a low-cost alternative feed source. This document is AN150, one of a series of the Department of Animal Sciences, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida. …”
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Potential Problems Facing the U.S. Nursery Industry by Edward A. Evans

“…The nursery crops covered include ornamental plants and trees with woody stems (broadleaf evergreens, coniferous evergreens, deciduous shade trees, deciduous flowering trees, deciduous shrubs and other ornamentals, fruit and nut plants for home use, cut and to-be-cut Christmas trees, and propagation material or lining-out stock). This is EDIS document FE491, a publication of the Department of Food and Resource Economics, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, UF/IFAS, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL. …”
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Pollination of Citrus Hybrids by Stephen H. Futch, L.K. Jackson

“… This document discusses the challenges of sexual self-incompatibility in citrus hybrids, which leads to low yields due to ineffective self-pollination. …”
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The role of silicon in suppressing gray leaf spot development in St. Augustinegrass by M. Brecht, Lawrence Datnoff, Russell Nagata, Thomas Kucharek

“…Research has proven the effectiveness of amendments of silicon (Si) to soils that are deficient in soluble Si (<25 mg/L) for control of diseases on a number of hosts including rice and sugarcane, which are regularly fertilized with Si in south Florida. This document is PP-67, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2000 by B. Glaz, Robert A. Gilbert

“…As a result, the census contains much descriptive and useful information for the Florida sugarcane industry.  This document is SS AGR 197, a publication of the Agronomy Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Accounting for Climate Change in Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves for Stormwater Management by Christopher Martinez, Young Gu Her, Eban Bean

“… This publication is meant to describe three major approaches to account for climate change in rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves and the pros and cons of each approach. This document aims to provide information to practicing engineers, Extension agents, and others interested in how projected changes in rainfall patterns can be considered for water resources management. …”
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Coconut mite, Acathrix trymatus (Keifer) by W. C. Welbourn

“…Briones (1963) investigated A. trymatus and three other eriophyid species on Philippine coconut palms and found their feeding did little damage and did not transmit cadang-cadang disease. This document is EENY-194 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 383), 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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