bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Factors Affecting Phosphorus Leaching and Groundwater Concentrations for the Plasticulture Vegetable-Production System
Authors: Shukla Sanjay , Hendricks Gregory S. , Obreza Thomas A. , Harris Willie
Published: September 2022

Although Best Management Practices (BMPs) have been developed to reduce the loss of nutrients, like P, to the environment, limited information exists on the main factors that control P loss to Florida groundwater. For example, while it is generally accepted that both irrigation and fertilizer P impact groundwater P, growers often ask if controlling one is more advantageous than the other in their efforts to reduce P leaching. There exists no easy tool to link fertilizer P input and other factors to groundwater P concentration. This 5-page fact sheet uses long-term data (six growing seasons) from a farm in Immokalee, Florida, to explain the effects of soil and agronomic factors, along with seasonal rainfall, on groundwater P. From these factors are derived simple equations to predict groundwater P concentrations. Written by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. Hendricks, Thomas A. Obreza, and Willie Harris, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2014.
Water Use for Seepage-Irrigated Pepper with Plastic Mulch in Florida
Authors: Shukla Sanjay , Shrestha Niroj , Jaber Fouad H.
Published: September 2022

Bell pepper (Capsicum annuum) is an important crop for Florida and accounts for a significant fraction of its agricultural water use. Most of it is produced in south Florida, where the water table is shallow. Seepage irrigation is one of the most common systems used in south Florida for growing plastic-mulched vegetable crops, including bell pepper. Compared with an open field production, covering the soil with impermeable plastic reduces soil evaporation and increases transpiration. This 3-page fact sheet summarizes the results from a crop water use study for the seepage-irrigated pepper in south Florida. Written by Sanjay Shukla, Niroj Shrestha, and Fouad H. Jaber, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2014.
Peanut Variety Performance in Florida, 2010–2013
Authors: Tillman Barry , Gomillion Mark , McKinney Justin , Person George
Published: September 2022

Variety choice is a critical management decision in producing a peanut crop. Since several good peanut varieties are available, it is essential to know each variety’s attributes and how different varieties might fit into a farm plan. This 7-page fact sheet provides data conducted from trials in Florida at UF/IFAS research centers located in Gainesville (Citra), Marianna, and Jay from 2010–2013. Written by Barry Tillman, Mark Gomillion, Justin McKinney, and George Person, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, May 2014.
Growth Stages and Tuber Development of FL1867 Potato under Full and Reduced Irrigation Scheduling
Authors: Byrd Seth A. , Rowland Diane L. , Zotarelli Lincoln
Published: September 2022

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. So to evaluate the start and length of the tuber initiation and tuber bulking stages under Florida growing conditions, ‘FL 1867′ plants were dug up and photographed on a weekly basis from a commercial field near Live Oak, FL in 2012. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Seth A. Byrd, Diane L. Rowland, and Lincoln Zotarelli, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2014.
Targeting ADG of Developing Replacement Heifers Using Age and Body Weight
Authors: Lancaster Phillip , Lamb Cliff
Published: September 2022

Heifer development continues to be one of the largest expenses to cow-calf operations, primarily due to cost of feed. Replacement heifers should be bred to calve at 24 months of age in order to maximize lifetime productivity of breeding females. Therefore, heifers should conceive at 15 months of age and achieve puberty at 13–14 months of age because heifers are infertile on the pubertal estrous cycle. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Phillip Lancaster and Cliff Lamb, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, September 2014.

AN305/AN305: Targeting ADG of Developing Replacement Heifers Using Age and Body Weight (ufl.edu)
Potential Bull Buyers Perceive Increased Value to their Operations When Purchasing Bulls from the Florida Bull Test
Authors: Mercadante Vitor R. G. , Henry Darren D. , Ciriaco Francine M. , Mercadante Paula M. , Schulmeister Tessa , DiLorenzo Nicolas , Lamb G. Cliff
Published: September 2022

Since its beginning in 2000, the Florida Bull Test has been under constant evolution to achieve its goal of helping producers select high-quality sires, thereby improving production and profitability of beef cattle producers in Florida and the Southeast United States. A survey of potential buyers before the 2014 sale succeeded in identifying which characteristics of bulls are most important to buyers purchasing bulls: purchasing bulls from the Florida Bull Test increases the value of calves sired by improving performance, genetics, and feed efficiency of their herds. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Vitor R. G. Mercadante, Darren D. Henry, Francine M. Ciriaco, Paula M. Mercadante, Tessa Schulmeister, Nicolas DiLorenzo, and G. Cliff Lamb, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, November 2014.
Analysis of the USDA’s 2017 Cow-Calf Management Practices Results: Part 3—Natural Service and Bull Management
Authors: Bittar João , Binelli Mario , Gonella-Diaza Angela Maria
Published: September 2022

This article aims to present and discuss the most common management practices related to bull use that can impact cow-calf production and to share relevant statistics of bull use based on the last USDA surveys. Written by João Bittar, Mario Binelli, and Angela Gonella, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, September 2022.
2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Alternaria Brown Spot
Authors: Dewdney Megan M.
Published: September 2022

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2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Tristeza Decline
Authors: Batuman Ozgur , Levy Amit , Hilf Mark E. , Sieburth Peggy J. , Dawson William O. , Brlansky Ronald H.
Published: September 2022

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Chapter 7. Cucurbit Production
Authors: Freeman Josh H. , McAvoy Eugene J. , Frey Craig , Boyd Nathan S. , Paret Mathews L. , Wang Qingren , Desaeger Johan , Qureshi Jawwad , Mészáros Anna , Martini Xavier
Published: September 2022

Chapter 7 of the Vegetable Production Handbook.
Chapter 14. Potato Production
Authors: Zotarelli Lincoln , Dittmar Peter J. , Roberts Pamela D. , Desaeger Johan , Wells Bonnie
Published: September 2022

Chapter 14 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida.
Chapter 18. Tomato Production
Authors: Freeman Josh H. , Frey Craig , Kanissery Ramdas , Smith Hugh A. , Desaeger Johan , Vallad Gary E.
Published: September 2022

Chapter 18 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida.
Chapter 4. Integrated Pest Management
Authors: Dittmar Peter J. , Dufault Nicholas S. , Desaeger Johan , Qureshi Jawwad , Boyd Nathan , Paret Mathews
Published: September 2022

Chapter 4 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida
Chapter 15. Root Crop Production in Florida
Authors: Beuzelin Julien , Dittmar Peter J. , Smith Hugh A. , Wells Bonnie , Desaeger Johan , Zotarelli Lincoln , Zhang Shouan , Wang Qingren , Frey Craig , Mészáros Anna
Published: September 2022

Chapter 15 of the Vegetable Production Handbook.
Chapter 5. Ethnic Vegetable Production
Authors: Liu Guodong , Wells Bonnie , Li Yuncong , Wang Qingren , Desaeger Johan
Published: September 2022

Chapter 5 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida
Smooth-bark Mexican Pine (Pinus pseudostrobus)
Authors: Knox Gary W.
Published: September 2022

This beautiful pine is distinguished by long, pendulous needles that form a graceful, open evergreen conifer. The slender needles are up to 12 inches long in groups (fascicles) of five. In its native environment, smooth-bark Mexican pine is considered fast growing, and can reach more than 120 feet tall and about 60 feet wide. In southern Georgia, trees have reached heights of 32 feet and widths of 25 feet in 10 years. Trees have a pyramidal form when young, becoming flat-topped with age. In its native range, smooth-bark Mexican pine grows in temperate to warm temperate areas with predominately summer rainfall. Florida’s similar climatic conditions suggest that smooth-bark Mexican pine will adapt well throughout the state. Cold hardiness is not well-defined, but this species has grown well in southern Georgia (USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 8b). This 2-page fact sheet was written by Gary W. Knox and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2014.
ENH1239/EP500: Smooth-Bark Mexican Pine (Pinus pseudostrobus) (ufl.edu)
Is My Tree Safe? Recognizing Conditions that Increase the Likelihood of Tree Failure
Authors: McLean Drew C. , Koeser Andrew K. , Northrop Robert  J. , Hasing Gitta
Published: September 2022

Urban trees provide shade and beauty, and the urban forest as a whole provides a wealth of benefits to neighborhoods and residents. But stresses from the urban environment may lead to problems that pose an unacceptable safety risk to people and property. It is a landowner’s responsibility to ensure that the trees on their property are safe. A key step in reducing the potential for tree-related injury or property damage is learning to identify common tree defects associated with increased risk of failure. This 5-page fact sheet highlights seven easily recognizable tree defects that homeowners and non-professionals in public agencies may encounter in Florida. Written by Drew C. McLean, Andrew K. Koeser, Robert J. Northrop, and Gitta Hasing, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2014. (Photo by Gitta Hasing)

ENH1246/EP507: Is my tree safe? Recognizing Conditions that Increase the Likelihood of Tree Failure (ufl.edu)
Eye-Tracking Methodology and Applications in Consumer Research
Authors: Khachatryan Hayk , Rihn Alicia L.
Published: September 2022

Eye-tracking technology is a means of exploring the relationship between visual attention and consumer behavior. In the past, eye-tracking technology has been used to conduct research on consumer decision-making, marketing, and advertising. This 5-page fact sheet serves as an introduction to eye-tracking technology and methodology. Written by Hayk Khachatryan and Alicia L. Rihn, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, July 2014.

FE947/FE947: Eye-Tracking Methodology and Applications in Consumer Research (ufl.edu)
Citrus Mechanical Harvesting Systems--Trunk Shakers
Authors: Roka Fritz M. , Ehsani Reza J. , Futch Stephen H. , Hyman Barbara R.
Published: September 2022

While citrus growers are rightfully concerned about restoring the health of their HLB-infected trees, more study and consideration should be given to mechanical harvesting. The costs to grow and harvest citrus have been escalating significantly since 2006, and the cost savings potential from mechanical harvesting technologies can help Florida growers remain economically viable. This 4-page fact sheet was written by F.M. Roka, R.J. Ehsani, S.H. Futch, and B.R. Hyman, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2014.
Overview of US Blueberry Production, Trade, and Consumption, with Special Reference to Florida
Authors: Evans Edward A. , Ballen Fredy H.
Published: September 2022

This 8-page fact sheet provides updated information about the recent trends in blueberry production, consumption, and trade for the US market. Current and future short-term trends are discussed. Price analysis at the wholesale level for selected markets on the US East Coast (New York City) and US West Coast (Los Angeles) are presented. Also, the national average retail prices for conventional and organic blueberries are presented. Written by Edward A. Evans and Fredy H. Ballen, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2014.
Economic Value of the Services Provided by Florida Springs and Other Water Bodies: A Summary of Existing Studies
Authors: Wynn Sara , Borisova Tatiana , Hodges Alan
Published: September 2022

Florida residents and visitors place a high value on aquatic natural resources. This 8-page fact sheet reviews nine studies that demonstrate that Florida’s springs have a very large economic value, both for recreation and resource conservation. In these studies, economists measure the value of ecosystem services in dollar terms to assist management decisions concerning natural resources. Willingness to pay studies show that people who benefit from Florida springs place a high value on them. Economic contribution studies show that Florida springs play a significant role in local and state economic health and job creation. Written by Sara Wynn, Tatiana Borisova, and Alan Hodges, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2014. (UF/IFAS Photo by Tyler Jones.)

FE959/FE959: Economic Value of the Services Provided by Florida Springs and Other Water Bodies: A Summary of Existing Studies (ufl.edu)
Tracking the Economic Benefits Generated by the Hard Clam Aquaculture Industry in Florida
Authors: Adams Charles , Sturmer Leslie , Hodges Alan
Published: September 2022

The hard clam industry is a true success story for commercial aquaculture in Florida. From a cottage industry borne of reductions in commercial wild clam harvests in the Indian River Lagoon during the late 1980s, hard clam aquaculture has now developed into an industry that is rivaled by no other aquaculture food product in Florida. Although successful by virtually any metric, the risks and uncertainty associated with commercial hard clam culture has led to the evaluation of programs that help mitigate risk, such as the former pilot Cultivated Clam Crop Insurance Program administered by USDA Risk Management Agency. All of this alludes to the economic importance of the hard clam culture industry which, through the cultivation process and sales of products, generates local income and taxes, creates jobs and businesses, and draws new money into the local economy, as cultured hard clams are sold to non-residents and buyers outside the region and state. This 6-page fact sheet provides an overview of a recent study by the University of Florida to provide an estimate of the impact of the hard clam industry to the Florida economy. Written by Charles Adams, Leslie Sturmer, and Alan Hodges, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2014. (UF/IFAS photo by Tom Wright).

FE961/FE961: Tracking the Economic Benefits Generated by the Hard Clam Aquaculture Industry in Florida (ufl.edu)
Overview of Carbon Markets for Florida Forest Landowners
Authors: Soto José R. , Escobedo Francisco J. , Adams Damian C.
Published: September 2022

Payments for sequestering carbon in forests can be an important supplemental income source in the southern US which includes one-third of the contiguous US forest carbon stocks and supplies 16% of the world’s wood. It is difficult to understand the carbon market and certification options available to Florida forest landowners and the possible risks of participating in them. To address this need, UF/IFAS forest management specialists provide this overview of forest carbon markets in the United States as of 2014 and compare key features of the four major carbon offset certification options. This 9-page fact sheet was written by José R. Soto, Francisco J. Escobedo, and Damian C. Adams, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, July 2014.
Florida Forest Landowner Preferences for Carbon Offset Program Characteristics
Authors: Soto José R. , Adams Damian C. , Escobedo Francisco J.
Published: September 2022

This 5-page fact sheet explains how carbon-offset programs operate and examines their benefits to landowners and the environment, especially in Florida and the southeast US. A summary of a recent study of Florida forest landowners is used to better reveal views on forest carbon-offset programs and their willingness-to-accept monetary compensation for their enrollment in such programs. Written by José R. Soto, Damian C. Adams, and Francisco J. Escobedo, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2014.
De compras para la salud: Alimentos con fibra añadida
Authors: Dahl Wendy J.
Published: September 2022

La fibra en los alimentos consiste de carbohidratos que no pueden ser digeridos. Aunque muchos alimentos naturalmente contienen fibra, hay ingredientes altos en fibra que comúnmente se añaden a los alimentos para aumentar el contenido de fibra. Los ingredientes con fibra se pueden adicionar por razones funcionales o de salud.

This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FSHN13-11/FS235: Shopping for Health: Foods with Added Fiber, written by Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, October 2014. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock.com)

FSHN14-09s/FS255: De compras para la salud: Alimentos con fibra añadida (ufl.edu)
Food Safety at Tailgating
Authors: Ahn Soohyoun , Simonne Amarat H. , Schneider Keith R.
Published: September 2022

While tailgating can be a great fun for family and friends, you need to make plans and take on-site precautions to keep your food safe during these events. Since refrigerators and running water are not always available for the events, you should familiarize yourself with the safe food handling practices for these outdoor events and plan ahead so you will be prepared with enough coolers/ice and all the tools you need to keep and cook your food safely. This 3-page fact sheet provides information on safe food practices for tailgating and other outdoor sporting events. Written by Soohyoun Ahn, Amarat H. Simonne, and Keith R. Schneider, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, October 2014.

FSHN14-10/FS256: Food Safety at Tailgating (ufl.edu)
Spousal Individual Retirement Accounts
Authors: Leslie Lisa
Published: September 2022

A spouse who stays at home to take care of children or other dependents is likely to have reduced Social Security benefits and will not have access to a workplace retirement plan. So a spousal Individual Retirement Account (IRA) can be an important step to enabling retirement security. An IRA is a tax-advantaged way to accumulate money for retirement. In order to contribute to an IRA you must have taxable compensation. But if your spouse has taxable compensation and you file a joint return, then you can fund an IRA. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Lisa Leslie, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2014.
Conventional and Specialty Eggplant Varieties in Florida
Authors: Ozores-Hampton Monica
Published: September 2022

Eggplants are members of the nightshade family Solanaceae. Cultural practices employed in eggplant production are similar to tomatoes and peppers. In south Florida, where winters are mild and freezes are infrequent, eggplants are planted from August to March. This 5-page fact sheet is a guide to eggplant varieties commonly used in Florida. Written by Monica Ozores-Hampton, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2014.

HS1243/HS1243: Conventional and Specialty Eggplant Varieties in Florida (ufl.edu)
Peach Scab
Authors: Mancero-Castillo Daniel , Olmstead Mercy , Harmon Phillip
Published: September 2022

Peach scab is a disease caused by the fungus Cladosporium carpophilum. The pathogen can infect other fruits and nuts within the Prunus species, like almonds, apricots, nectarines, and plums. Peach scab is common during periods of humid weather because rain splashes the conidia (asexual spores) from the fungus between leaves, twigs, and fruit in the tree canopy, which spreads the disease. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Mercy Olmstead, and Phillip Harmon, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2014.

HS1249/HS1249: Peach Scab (ufl.edu)
Sensation™ Brand ‘Florida127’ Strawberry
Authors: Whitaker Vance M. , Chandler Craig K. , Peres Natalia A.
Published: September 2022

‘Florida127′ is a new strawberry cultivar released from the University of Florida in 2013, the fruit of which are eligible for marketing under the Sensation™ brand. It is a short-day plant adapted to annual, winter plasticulture growing systems. The plant is moderately compact, robust, and upright with long pedicels, making the fruit easy to harvest. This 4-page fact sheet provides information and recommendations based on several years of testing in field plots in west-central Florida. Comparisons are made to ‘Florida Radiance’ and ‘Strawberry Festival’ for disease resistance. Written by Vance M. Whitaker, Craig K. Chandler, and Natalia A. Peres, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2014. (Photo by Vance M. Whitaker)

HS1256/HS1256: Sensation® Brand ‘Florida127’ Strawberry (ufl.edu)
Hydrilla leaf mining flies (unofficial common name) Hydrellia spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Ephydridae)
Authors: Weeks Emma , Cuda James
Published: September 2022

Several native and introduced species of flies in the genus Hydrellia are important because they feed on hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata L.f. Royle), an invasive aquatic plant that has been classified as a Federal Noxious Weed. Hydrilla has invaded aquatic ecosystems in Florida and across the U.S. Larvae of Hydrellia spp. mine the leaves of hydrilla. In Florida, there are four species that have been associated with the invasive aquatic weed hydrilla: two native species and two species that were introduced for biological control of hydrilla. The native species are Hydrellia bilobifera Cresson and Hydrellia discursa Deonier. The introduced species are Hydrellia pakistanae Deonier and Hydrellia balciunasi Bock. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Emma Weeks and James Cuda, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2014.

EENY590/IN1034: Hydrilla Leaf Mining Flies (unofficial common name) Hydrellia spp. (Insecta: Diptera: Ephydridae) (ufl.edu)
Grass Carp, the White Amur: Ctenopharyngodon idella Cuvier and Valenciennes (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae: Squaliobarbinae)
Authors: Weeks Emma N.I. , Hill Jeffrey E.
Published: September 2022

The grass carp, Ctenopharyngodon idella Cuvier and Valenciennes, was imported to the U.S. in 1963 as a biological control agent for hydrilla (Hydrilla verticilliata (L.f.) Royle) and other aquatic plants. Concerns of escape and reproduction, and the potential impacts that colonization of the fish could have on native flora and fauna led to research that developed a non-reproductive fish, which was equally effective in controlling hydrilla. In the warm waters of Florida, with abundant food, grass carp grow quickly at around 2 lbs/month or 0.91 kg/month and may achieve weights of 97 lbs (44 kg). Younger fish and female fish grow faster than older or male fish. Grass carp are the most effective biological control tool that has been identified for hydrilla. This 7-page fact sheet was written by Emma N.I. Weeks and Jeffrey E. Hill, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2014.

EENY593/IN1038: Grass Carp, the White Amur: Ctenopharyngodon idella Cuvier and Valenciennes (Actinopterygii: Cyprinidae: Squaliobarbinae) (ufl.edu)
Giant Woolly Bear (larva), Giant or Great Leopard Moth (adult) Hypercompe scribonia (Stoll 1790) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae)
Authors: Hall Donald W.
Published: September 2022

The giant leopard moth is our largest eastern tiger moth. It was formerly in the family Arctiidae, which now composes the subfamily Arctiinae in the family Erebidae. Giant leopard moths are nocturnal. Males are commonly attracted to lights at night. Sometimes dozens of males come to bright lights set out in good habitat. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Donald W. Hall and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2014.

EENY599/IN1043: Giant Woolly Bear (larva), Giant or Great Leopard Moth (adult) Hypercompe scribonia (Stoll 1790) (Lepidoptera: Erebidae: Arctiinae) (ufl.edu)
Pavement ant Tetramorium caespitum (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
Authors: Vitone Tyler , Lucky Andrea
Published: September 2022

The pavement ant is one of the most commonly encountered ants in the United States. Since first introduced from Europe at the beginning of the nineteenth century, the ant has become well established and is prevalent in urban areas in the northern U.S. and parts of Canada. However, the extent of their invasiveness and severity as a pest is not well characterized. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Tyler Vitone and Andrea Lucky, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2014.

EENY600/IN1047: Pavement ant Tetramorium caespitum (Linnaeus) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae) (ufl.edu)
African malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae Giles (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae)
Authors: White Sabrina A. , Kaufman Phillip E.
Published: September 2022

Anopheles gambiae Giles is commonly called the African malaria mosquito because it is the most efficient vector of human malaria in the Afrotropical Region. They are considered to be one of the world’s most important human malaria vectors because of their susceptibility to the Plasmodium parasite, their preference for humans as a host, and their indoor-feeding behavior. Due to their short development time and their preference for developmental habitats near human dwellings, Anopheles gambiae are considered effective vectors of human malaria, as well as lymphatic filariasis (elephantiasis). This 6-page fact sheet was written by Sabrina A. White and Phillip E. Kaufman, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2014.

EENY601/IN1048: African Malaria Mosquito Anopheles gambiae Giles (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) (ufl.edu)
Savvy Survey #17: Reporting Survey Findings
Authors: Newberry Milton G. , Gouldthorpe Jessica L. , Israel Glenn D.
Published: September 2022

Wrapping up the Savvy Survey Series, this fact sheet is the last of three publications that outline procedures to follow after implementing a survey. With the surveys in, data collected, and analyses conducted, the next logical step deals with communicating the results. Through communication, ideas and thoughts are shared with others in a manner that will be easily understood. In Extension, some common communication channels include the annual Report of Accomplishment (ROA), grant project reports, abstracts, and oral presentations. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Milton G. Newberry, III, Jessica L. Gouldthorpe, and Glenn D. Israel, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2014.

AEC411/PD081: The Savvy Survey #17: Reporting Survey Findings (ufl.edu)
Pool Chemicals and Personal Safety
Authors: Fishel Fred
Published: September 2022

Pool chemicals are among the most common household substances and are used to protect health in recreational waters. Pool chemicals containing chlorine safeguard against recreational-water illnesses caused by disease-causing pathogens, such as the diarrhea-causing Cryptosporidium. They also enhance disinfection by regulating water pH. But even though these materials are regularly handled by homeowners, most don’t ever realize that they are handling pesticides. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Fred Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2014.
Mancha foliar causada por Xanthomonas en Ficus elastica
Authors: Campoverde E. Vanessa , Palmateer Aaron J. , Lopez P.
Published: September 2022

En verano del 2010, en viveros de Homestead se reportaron casos de Ficus elastica con manchas foliares circulares que se asemejan a los síntomas causados por la bacteria fitopatógena Xanthomonas campestris pv fici, aún no reportada en Ficus elastica. El daño severo affectó a la mayoría de los productores comerciales del sur de la Florida.

This is the Spanish-language version of PP305/PP305: Bacterial Blight of Ficus elastica Caused by Xanthomonas. This 3-page fact sheet was written by E. V. Campoverde (Vassilaros), A. J. Palmateer, and P. Lopez, and published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2014.

PP312/PP312: Mancha foliar causada por Xanthomonas en Ficus elastica (ufl.edu)
Managing against the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds: Sugarcane
Authors: Odero Dennis C. , Sellers Brent A. , Ferrell Jason A. , MacDonald Gregory E.
Published: September 2022

Profitable sugarcane production in Florida requires effective weed management. Herbicides provide an efficient and cost-effective means of weed control, but excessive use of a single herbicide or group of herbicides with the same mechanism of action has resulted in the development of herbicide-resistant weeds. In crops such as sugarcane where a limited number of herbicides are registered, the loss of a single effective herbicide can be very costly. Thus, it is critical to manage herbicides in order to prevent or delay the development of herbicide-resistant weed populations. This revised 4-page fact sheet lists herbicides by group number, mechanism of action, chemical family, common name, and trade name. Written by D.C. Odero, B.A. Sellers, J.A. Ferrell, and G.E. MacDonald, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2014.
SS-AGR-244/SC077: Managing Against the Development of Herbicide-Resistant Weeds: Sugarcane (ufl.edu)
Nitrogen in the Home Landscape
Authors: Shober Amy L. , Reisinger Alexander J.
Published: September 2022

This document helps homeowners understand how N interacts in the environment through the nitrogen cycle, making maintenance of home landscapes or gardens easier and more sustainable. This document is SL 254, one of a series of the Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date January 2008. Revised March 2011 and August 2022.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss479
Soil and Plant Tissue Testing
Authors: Silveira Maria L.
Published: September 2022

Soil testing is the best tool for monitoring soil fertility levels and providing baseline information for cost-effective fertilization programs. But a major limitation is that it typically accounts for the plant-available nutrient pool present in the surface soil layer. Because of the extensive root system in some plants, plant analysis is a complement to the soil test to better assess the overall nutrient status of a perennial forage system, while revealing imbalances among nutrients that may affect crop production. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Maria L. Silveira and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2014.

SL412/SS625: Soil and Plant Tissue Testing (ufl.edu)
Alligator Abundance and Hydrology (2003–2013): What Long-term Monitoring Can Tell Us about Everglades Restoration
Authors: Harvey Rebecca G. , Beauchamp Jeff , Bijlani Robin , Mazzotti Frank J. , Brandt Laura A.
Published: September 2022

The American alligator is a powerful indicator for Everglades restoration. It responds clearly to environmental change and is easy and inexpensive to monitor. As top predators and ecological “engineers,” alligators affect nearly all aquatic life in the ecosystem. Thus, trends in alligator populations can tell us whether restoration projects are successful. Alligators may be monitored for both short-term responses (body condition) and longer-term responses to ecosystem change (abundance). This 3-page fact sheet discusses trends in alligator abundance. It was written by Rebecca G. Harvey, Jeff Beauchamp, Robin Bijlani, Frank J. Mazzotti, and Laura A. Brandt, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2014.

WEC342/UW387: Alligator Abundance and Hydrology (2003–2013): What Long-term Monitoring Can Tell Us about Everglades Restoration (ufl.edu)
Extension and the Environment: Understanding Florida Residents’ Perceptions of Environmental Water-Related Topics
Authors: Roper Caroline G. , Lamm Alexa J.
Published: September 2022

By understanding Florida residents’ perceptions of water quality and quantity issues, Extension faculty can better communicate with them about water quantity and quality issues. This 4-page fact sheet explores Florida residents’ perceptions of water topics related to environmental issues. Written by Caroline G. Roper and Alexa J. Lamm, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2014.

AEC503/WC167: Extension and the Environment: Understanding Florida Residents' Perceptions of Environmental Water-Related Topics (ufl.edu)
Adaptation Approaches to Sea-Level Rise in Florida
Authors: Wells Ondine , Gray Whitney , Monaghan Paul
Published: September 2022

There is consensus among the scientific community that climate change is occurring and will have far-reaching effects on our global ecosystems and human systems. In Florida, adaptation to climate change is occurring in both natural and human systems. As coastal communities prepare for sea-level rise, they can use several strategies to integrate natural adaptation processes into their planning processes. By taking a proactive approach to adaptation rather than a reactive one, communities will be able to better protect the resources upon which they depend. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Ondine Wells, Whitney Gray, and Paul Monaghan, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2014.
Talking Local: Florida Consumer Definitions of Local Food
Authors: Roper Caroline G. , Rumble Joy N. , Ma Yiqian , Irani Tracy A.
Published: September 2022

This EDIS publication focusing on consumer definitions of local food is the first of the Talking Local series, a six-part EDIS publication series about Florida consumers and their perceptions of local food. This series focuses on ways Extension agents can assist Florida farmers and ranchers in the labeling, sale, and promotion of locally produced products. This series provides information about Florida consumers’ perceptions of local food to Extension faculty who are interested in local food programming or who work with local food clientele.

This 3-page publication provides an introduction to the local food climate in Florida by examining how consumers define “local.” It was written by Caroline G. Roper, Joy N. Rumble, Yiqian Ma, and Tracy A. Irani, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2014.

AEC509/WC174: Talking Local: Florida Consumer Definitions of Local Food (ufl.edu)
Extension Professionals: Anticipating and Solving Common Challenges in Planning and Delivering Educational Programs
Authors: Warner Laura A. , Stofer Kathryn A.
Published: September 2022

The work of an Extension agent demands much more than just subject knowledge. An Extension career is exciting because no two days are the same. With that comes a variety of unexpected challenges. The delivery of programs to diverse clienteles is, in itself, a skill and something that Extension agents improve over time. This article summarizes some common problems associated with delivering Extension programs and recommends solutions. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Laura A. Warner and Kathryn A. Stofer, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2014.

AEC513/WC178: Extension Professionals: Anticipating and Solving Common Challenges in Planning and Delivering Educational Programs (ufl.edu)
Floridians’ Perceptions of Endangered Species
Authors: Miller Mary Hannah , Dodds Nicole M. W. , Lamm Alexa J.
Published: September 2022

In July 2014, the UF/IFAS Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) initiated a study to explore the attitudes, perceptions, opinions, and knowledge of Floridians on endangered and invasive species. The majority of respondents to the survey have favorable views of endangered species but few consider themselves knowledgeable on the issue. This 4-page fact sheet can equip Extension faculty to more effectively communicate with and educate clientele about endangered species. Written by Mary Hannah Miller, Nicole M.W. Dodds, and Alexa J. Lamm, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, October 2014.

AEC523/WC185: Floridians' Perceptions of Endangered Species (ufl.edu)
Analysis of Survival Aspect Faced by The Main Character in The Revenant's Movie
Authors: Jimmi  , Khairunas Sayyid , Yulianto Krismunandar
Published: September 2022

The objective of this paper is to figure out the main character's survival in the wild and to depict what types of survival aspect that the main character used to survive against the enemies. The researchers use a qualitative descriptive research method. It means the technique of collecting data or theories from books and journals obtained from electronic portals and analyzing important notes that have been made. Documentation technique is using to collect whole the data which is appeared in the movie and descriptive analysisis usingto analyze the data have been found. The source of data from this research is The Revenant movie. The researcher uses the theory of DwiYuni who described types of survival and the theory of Sun Tzu in Rikawati that described the strategic of survival. The results showed that(1) 4 types of survival the researcher found in this movie; jungle survival, sea survival, dessert survival, and Antarctic survival.(2) The strategic of survival used by main character: planning, raid tactics, power, moving, and strategies position.
Delving Debaters’ Self-Development Strategies in Enhancing Their Speaking Perfomance
Authors: Khatimah Husnul , Yanelda Suzucy , Muslem
Published: September 2022

Debaters are examined as students who possess advance English speaking performance compared to other English Department students. In real life, debaters are fighting by themself as autodidac learners to develop their speaking performance since there was no specific course provided for that purposes. This qualitative study aimed to explore the debaters’ strategy in developing their speaking performance using self-development approach. The participants were four selected debaters from Zawiyah English Club (ZEC), a students’ speaking community for preparing debaters in Langsa State Islamic Instititute (IAIN Langsa). The purposive sampling method was used in selecting the participants as only four debaters who have experienced debate contests were chosen. The descriptive qualitative approach was used with interview as research data collection instruments. In analyzing the data, thematic analysis was applied using Reinder’s cyclical nature of autonomous learning (2010). The resarchers found that all of the participants were aware of their learning needs and goals, they knew how to select their learning materials, and they spent about 1-2 hours per day to practice developing their speaking. They monitored their progress based on the mistakes they have made or their peer’s feedback in the ZEC club. From 8 stages suggested by Reinder (2010), almost all of the stages were followed by the participants as their learning strategies. It could be concluded that they are practicing their self-development strategy through implementing autonomous learning.
The Implementation of ESP at the Faculty of Economy and Islamic Business UIN SMH Banten
Authors: Hillalliyati Najmi
Published: September 2022

The needs of English at the university level are not only focused on learning general English, but also on learning specific English that relates to academic studies or professional work. English for Specific Purposes is the term given to this particular English language (ESP). As a result, the goals of this study are to investigate the current implementation of English for Specific Purposes (ESP) at UIN Sultan Maulana Hasanuddin Banten's Faculty of Economy and Islamic Business and determine whether the current implementation of ESP meets the needs of the students. This study's participants are 47 students from three different departments: Islamic Banking, Islamic Economy, and Sharia Insurance. The information was gathered using a questionnaire and an interview. The data was then qualitatively analyzed. The findings revealed that the current implementation of ESP is equally well-applied in all three departments; however, there were some issues with course materials and time allocation. Furthermore, the implementation of English class has met the needs of the students, particularly in improving their vocabulary and speaking skills. The findings suggest that lecturers should receive ESP training and that the time allocation for the ESP course be considered.
An Analysis of Students’ Difficulties in Comprehending Report Text at the Eleventh Grade of SMA Swasta Islam Terpadu Daar Al Uluum Kisaran
Authors: Nasution Susi Masniari , Sapitri Anisa , Sari Rafika Muspita
Published: September 2022

This research aimed to analyze the most dominant difficulties faced by the eleventh grade students of  SMA Swasta Islam Terpadu Daar Al Uluum Kisaran in comprehending reading texts and to identify factors that triggered the obstacles. This study was a qualitative research and the subject was the eleventh grade students of SMA Swasta Islam Terpadu Daar Al Uluum Kisaran in 2020/2021 Academic Year. The techniques of data collection were test and interviews. The researchers used the technique of data analysis constructed by Miles and Huberman. The steps are first, data collection; the data were collected from the students’ test. The second is data reduction; the researchers classified and reduced the data based on the research focus. Third is data display, the researcher arranged all information and drew conclusions. Results of the research showed that15,80% students had difficulties in determining main idea  (35 incorrect answers). 14,40% students had difficulties in identifying references (32 incorrect answers), 26,60% students had difficulties in understanding vocabulary (59 incorrect answers). Furthermore, 25,20% found difficulties in making inference (56 incorrect answers)and 18,00% students had difficulties in identifying detailed information of the text which the total incorrect answer was 40. The factors causing the difficulties were problems in understanding vocabulary, home and school environments, and students’ lack of learning English.
Complaint Strategies Found on Instagram Account @Indihome From Indonesia and @Tmobile From USA: Cross-Cultural Pragmatics
Authors: Kharis Marpurdianto
Published: September 2022

Social media is one of the ways that are not only for having a new friend but also a business place. Companies might consider to promote their products especially on Instagram. However, the company must be ready to accept critics and complaints from the customers. This study aims to analyze complaint strategies used by Indonesian and American customers on Instagram @indihome and @tmobile. The qualitative method is used in this study because this research produces descriptive data such as speech, writing, and the behavior of each people, which has been observed with the totals of 250 netizen’s comments in the comment column of those two Instagram accounts. The result shows differences and similarities between Indonesian and American netizens expressing complaints on the Instagram accounts of @indihome and @tmobile. The similarities between the Indonesian and American netizens are using the linguistics features to express complaints such as abbreviation, capitalization, and informal language. While the differences are that American netizen never uses code-switching to express complaint because this country was included in the monolingual country. Thus, the Indonesian netizen tends to use code-switching to express their complaint because this country is included in the multilingualism-based country.
The Effect of Serious Games on Response Inhibition, Selective Attention and Visual-Spatial Processing in Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD): BrainـTrain and Cogniplus Games CogniPlus
Authors:   Department of General Psychology and Exceptional Children, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Hajiheidari Farideh , Estaki Mahnaz ,   Department of General Psychology and Exceptional Children, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran., Ashayeri Hassan ,   Department of Rehabilitation, Faculty of Rehabilitation, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran., Shahriari Ahmadi Mansoureh ,   Department of General Psychology and Exceptional Children, Faculty of Psychology and Educational Sciences, Central Tehran Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.
Published: September 2022

Background and Aims This study aims to compare the effectiveness of two computerized cognitive training applications, “Brain Train” and" CogniPlus”, in improving the response inhibition, selective attention, and visual-spatial processing speed of children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Methods This is a quasi-experimental. Participants were 45 elementary school students diagnosed with ADHD who were selected by a convenience sampling method. The students were divided randomly into three groups: intervention group 1 (n=15, receiving training by Brain Train), intervention group 2 (n=15, receiving training by CogniPlus) and control (n=15). Each intervention group separately received training for two months, three session per week, each for 50-60-minutes. Performance of three groups were evaluated in response inhibition, selective attention, and visual-spatial processing in pre-test and post-test phases using Stroop test, the integrated visual and auditory continuous performance test (IVA+Plus), and visual-spatial processing subscale of the Stanford-Binet Intelligence Scales. Collected data were analyzed using the analysis of covariance. Results Results showed a significant difference between the two intervention groups in the study variables (P<0.05), but there was no significant difference between two intervention groups in improving selective attention and response inhibition (P>0.05). However, in visual-spatial processing, the group received training by Brain Train application showed a significant improvement more than the group received training by CogniPlus (P< 0.05). Conclusion Computerized cognitive training applications can improve the cognitive skills of children with ADHD, where the Brain Train application is more effective than Cogniplus regarding the visual-spatial processing ability.