bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Crohn's Disease Presenting As Acute Abdomen: A Case Report
Authors: Khati Nirajan , Yadav Shailendra Kumar , Baniya Santosh , Maharjan Gyabina , Kumar Yadav Mandeep , Bikram Bhattarai Himal , Bhattarai Nabin , Yadav Pratibha
Published: October 2022

An inflammatory condition, Crohn's Disease (CD) can affect any portion of the GI system. Tuberculosis, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other gastrointestinal disorders share many signs and symptoms of CD. A third of patients have involvement in the small intestine, especially the terminal ileum; 20% have colon-only involvement, and about half have both colon and small intestine involvement. The most typical CD consequences, such as intestinal obstruction with segmental thickening and fibrosis, may occur in severe cases. Despite the extensive range of diagnostic methods available, including colonoscopy, barium x-rays, CT scans, and ultrasonography, a conclusive diagnosis of CD is still challenging, and there is no one "gold standard" sign of the disorder. Crohn's disease should be considered a differential diagnosis in those with an acute abdomen, especially if they have a long history of vague abdominal issues. We discuss a patient with an acute abdomen who was admitted to our hospital and was later found to have a small intestinal obstruction. He was managed medically. After an exploratory laparotomy, histology confirmed Crohn's disease from the excised bowel parts.
An appreciative theorizing approach to gazelle enterprises assisted by the Arica Business Center
Authors: Barra Novoa Rodrigo
Published: October 2022

The role played by gazelles in economic development processes is a topic of growing interest in the scientific and business community. Empirical evidence agrees that gazelles and fast-growing firms are innovative, transformative economic structures with capabilities to promote economic growth. This paper examines the role of a group of gazelle firms assisted in Arica that positively weigh the cost-benefit ratio of the Business Center program in Chile. This path poses an exercise in “appreciative theorizing” —as Richard Nelson (2018) calls it— and examines various factors of growth that cannot be explained by economic models in equilibrium.
4-H School Enrichment: A Guide for 4-H Faculty and Staff
Authors: Tesdall Tracy A.
Published: October 2022

School Enrichment is a partnership between the University of Florida/IFAS Extension Service and a school district to provide educational content in various subject areas. Extension values its relationship with the schools and welcomes the opportunity to provide research-based curricula for classroom use. This revised 8-page fact sheet includes a description of 4-H School Enrichment and its benefits, procedures for starting and scheduling a program, resources and guidelines, and tips for promoting involvement to other 4-H programs. Adapted for use in Florida by Tracy A. Tesdall and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, April 2015.
4H324/4H324: 4-H School Enrichment: A Guide for 4-H Faculty and Staff (ufl.edu)
Plant Connections Leader’s Guide—Lesson 2: Why Are Plants Important?
Authors: Easton Janice , Glauer Deborah J.
Published: October 2022

This revised document is the second lesson of the Kids Growing with Plant Connections Leader’s Guide. It is part of the 4-H Plant Connections Curriculum, which is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. In this guide, youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom. Written by Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, January 2015.

4H359/4H359: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 2: Why Are Plants Important? (ufl.edu)
Plant Connections Leader’s Guide—Lesson 6: The Future in Plants
Authors: Easton Janice , Glauer Deborah J.
Published: October 2022

This revised document is the sixth lesson of the Kids Growing with Plant Connections Leader’s Guide. It is part of the 4-H Plant Connections Curriculum, which is aimed at educating youth about the basics of horticulture. In this guide, youth will be exposed to information on plants and the plant kingdom. Written by Janice Easton and Deborah J. Glauer, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, January 2015.
4H363/4H363: Plant Connections Leader's Guide—Lesson 6: The Future in Plants (ufl.edu)
Getting Started in the 4-H Embryology Project: Tips for 4-H Agents and Teachers
Authors: Boston Marcus , DeCubellis Chris , Levings Judith
Published: October 2022

Usually considered an enrichment project for classrooms, the 4-H Embryology Project can also be modified for club or individual use. In it, young people use an incubator to grow avian embryos (inside fertile eggs) through the hatching process. Students learn basic biology and life science while they eagerly look forward to hatching chicks. This 5-page fact sheet describes the necessary equipment and other resources and provides tips and suggestions to increase the hatchability of fertile avian eggs. Written by Marcus Boston, Chris Decubellis, and Judith Levings, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, April 2015. (Photo: Marcus Boston, UF/IFAS)
4H367/4H367: Getting Started in the 4-H Embryology Project: Tips for 4-H Agents and Teachers (ufl.edu)
Sample Pollination Agreement
Authors: Sanford Malcolm T. , Klopchin Jeanette , Ellis James D.
Published: October 2022

The key to a prospering pollination service is proper promotion, honest, quality service, and a written contract. This contract would detail the expectations of both the beekeeper and the grower. This revised 4-page fact sheet provides a suggested pollination agreement. Written by Malcolm T. Sanford, Jeanette Klopchin, and James Ellis, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2015. (UF/IFAS Photo: Thomas Wright) 
ENY110/AA169: Sample Pollination Agreement (ufl.edu)
Field Observations During the Tenth Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-10): from March 1, 2011 through January 5, 2012
Authors: Bongiovanni Tara , Liu Pang-Wei , Nagarajan Karthik , Preston Daniel , Rush Patrick , Duan Xueyang , Chen Guanbo , Terwilleger Robert , Monsivais-Huertero Alejandro , De Roo Roger , Judge Jasmeet , Akbar Ruzbeh , Morris Mary , Williams Olivia , Marks Lindsey , Cardozo Courtnay , Moghaddam Mahta , England Anthony
Published: October 2022

For accurate weather prediction, accurate modeling of surface hydrological processes is very important. Most current models capture the biophysics of moisture and energy transport and of crop growth and development pretty well. However, model estimates of soil moisture in the root zone diverge from reality due to accumulated errors in initialization, forcings, and computation. Remotely sensed microwave observations can be assimilated into these models to improve root zone soil moisture and crop yield estimates. This 100-page report describes the observations conducted during a season-long experiment in elephant grass and sweet corn using active and passive microwave observations. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, April 2015. (Photo: J. Casanova, UF) 
AE512/AE512: Field Observations During the Tenth Microwave Water and Energy Balance Experiment (MicroWEX-10): from March 1, 2011 through January 5, 2012 (ufl.edu)
Your Farm as a Water Storage System: Steps to Establish an Agreement with the Water Management Districts
Authors: Quinn-Ivey Brandon , Guzman Sandra M.
Published: October 2022

This publication introduces water storage strategies known as Dispersed Water Management (DWM) and Water Farms (WF) and describes the process that a private landowner should follow to obtain a permit and begin a water storage agreement with the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) and the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD). Written by Brandon Quinn-Ivey and Sandra M. Guzmán, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, September 2022.
Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues: Cow Condition and Muscling
Authors: Imler Amie , Hersom Matt , Thrift Todd , Yelich Joel , Irsik Max
Published: October 2022

Cull cattle are those that are sold from a herd for lack of performance, lack of resources, or genetic improvement. The non-fed beef cattle market (cattle that are not managed through traditional feedlot finishing systems) is comprised primarily of cull cows and bulls. This 3-page article is one of the Cull Cow Beef Quality Issues series, which addresses liability and food safety concerns. It also discusses some quality defects identified in the non-fed beef market, how to prevent them, and how to address them when they appear in cattle. Written by Amie Imler, Matt Hersom, Todd Thrift, Joel Yelich, and Max Irsik, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2014.
How Do I Legally Sell Meat from Alligators, Wild Game, or My Farmed Game or Birds in Florida?
Authors: Carr Chad , Scheffler Jason , Eubanks Larry , Webb Ron , Cornman Lee , Talley Scotland , Stiegler Steve
Published: October 2022

Game meats provide wholesome and nutritious animal protein, but learning the regulations (and which agency has jurisdiction over which regulations) can be burdensome for those who want to be entrepreneurial. This 4-page fact sheet is a “one-stop-shop” for Florida residents who want to sell products from alligators, wild game, or their own farmed game or birds. Written by Chad Carr, Jason Scheffler, Larry Eubanks, Ron Webb, Lee Cornman, Scotland Talley, and Steve Stiegler, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2014. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock.com)

AN315/AN315: How Do I Legally Sell Meat from Alligators, Wild Game, or My Farmed Game or Birds in Florida 2021? (ufl.edu)
Biology and Management of Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) in Ornamental Crop Production
Authors: Marble Chris , Steed Shawn , Boyd Nathan S.
Published: October 2022

Bittercress commonly grows in the potting media of container-grown ornamentals and often through drainage holes in nursery containers. It also can be a problem in propagation houses, greenhouses, and in the field. This 6-page fact sheet provides species description, plant biology, and management recommendations. Written by Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, and Nathan S. Boyd, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, December 2014. 
ENH1250/EP511: Biology and Management of Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) in Ornamental Crop Production (ufl.edu)
Ten Strategies for Working With Your Home Owner Association to Convert to a Florida-Friendly Yard
Authors: Hansen de Chapman Gail , Lewis Claire
Published: October 2022

Many homeowners are beginning to rethink their landscapes for several reasons, including mandated water and fertilizer restrictions, increasing maintenance costs, and concern for the environment. But over sixty million people now live in neighborhoods governed by Homeowner Associations, whose regulations can make it difficult to implement some changes by mandating types of plants, percentages of turf and plant material, location of plant materials, and restricting specialty gardens to back yards. More environmentally sound landscapes are possible with careful planning and design, and by using an educated and knowledgeable approach to working with the HOA board to gain approval for a new landscape. This 9-page fact sheet offers several strategies for working within HOA regulations to gain approval for a Florida-Friendly landscape. Written by Gail Hansen and Claire Lewis, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2015. (Photo credit: Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program) 
ENH1252/EP513: Ten Strategies for Working With Your Home Owner Association to Convert to a Florida-Friendly Yard (ufl.edu)
Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute
Authors: Monaghan Paul , Ott Emily , Lippincott Carol , Wells Ondine , Ireland Jessica , Dain Jon , Delaney Bruce , Carriker Roy
Published: October 2022

We are all dependent on Florida’s natural resources for jobs, health, and our quality of life. Decisions about the management and conservation of the State’s environment involve complex sets of issues and stakeholders. Expensive and time-consuming disputes often emerge over topics such as endangered species, land use, coastal and marine resources, and water quality and quantity. Effective leadership in managing such issues requires a specialized set of skills, tools, and strategies to build trust and promote innovation and collaboration among competing interests. To meet these needs, the Florida Natural Resources Leadership Institute (NRLI) was founded in 1998 to bring together professionals and stakeholders from diverse natural resource sectors to develop the skills required to engage the public and one another in collaborative decision-making. This revised 4-page fact sheet was written by Paul Monaghan, Emily Ott, Carol Lippincott, Ondine Wells, Jessica Ireland, Jon Dain, Bruce Delaney, and Roy Carriker, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, December 2014.
Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Law: Trees and Landowner Responsibility
Authors: Olexa Michael T. , Shuey Eugene E. , Todd Patrick H.
Published: October 2022

This 3-page fact sheet provides answers to these questions: What is the rule for the removal of a healthy tree on a boundary line? What is the liability for over-hanging branches and encroaching roots? And which landowner is responsible for dead or live trees falling on adjoining property? Written by Michael T. Olexa, Eugene E. Shuey, and Patrick H. Todd, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, November 2014.

FE962/FE962: Handbook of Florida Fence and Property Law: Trees and Landowner Responsibility (ufl.edu)
Cooperative Learning for 4-H
Authors: McIntosh Jessica , Monroe Martha C.
Published: October 2022

A simple way to facilitate discovery is through cooperative learning, in which learners work together to meet a shared goal with a leader guiding them to encourage group interactions. This 5-page fact sheet provides teaching techniques and applies cooperative learning to natural resources and environmental literacy in the context of 4-H. Written by Jessica McIntosh and Martha Monroe, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2014.
FR322/FR390: Cooperative Learning for 4-H (ufl.edu)
Fire and Invasive Plant Interactions
Authors: Stone Deb , Andreu Michael
Published: October 2022

Prescribed fire and invasive species are two common land management concerns in Florida; therefore it is important that land managers have a solid understanding of their interactions and how they affect the surrounding ecosystems. These interactions can be roughly categorized into two groups: the effects of the invasive plant on the fire regime and the impacts of fire on the invasive plant or other flora. For this review we chose four invasive species in the southeastern United States that cover a range of interactions with fire: Cogon grass (Imperata cylindrica), Chinese tallow (Triadica sebifera), old world climbing fern (Lygodium microphyllum), and Japanese climbing fern (L. japonicum). This publication details basic information on each species, what is known about how it interacts with fire, and synthesizes this knowledge into concrete management recommendations.
Food Safety for the Holiday Season
Authors: Ahn Soohyoun , Schneider Keith R.
Published: October 2022

Food is always an important part of holiday festivities, but holiday meals can take a turn for the worse if food safety is not properly practiced when preparing and cooking the food. The food you serve your family and friends can be very harmful if your turkey, ham, or home-prepared meat products are not appropriately handled. The good news is that by practicing four basic food safety measures you can help prevent foodborne illness over the holiday season. This 6-page fact sheet provides information about safe food practices for the holidays. Written by Soohyoun Ahn and Keith R. Schneider, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, December 2014. (Photo: Stockbyte/Thinkstock)

FSHN14-13/FS260: Food Safety Tips for the Holiday Season (ufl.edu)
De Compras para la Salud: Comidas para una Persona
Authors: Denhard Morgan , Dahl Wendy
Published: October 2022

En el mundo ajetreado de hoy, muchos estadounidenses se encuentran cocinando para ellos mismos. Los adultos mayores y estudiantes universitarios por igual, se enfrentan al desafío de preparar la comida como una prioridad, cuando nadie más se encarga de ellos para crear una comida balanceada. Ya sea que usted coloque una comida en el microondas después de un día muy ocupado, o pase tiempo cocinando una comida especial para usted, comprar y preparar comidas saludables para uno mismo a bajo costo puede ser agradable, simplemente con un poco de planificación.
This 5-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FSHN13-02/FS224: Shopping for Health: A Menu for One. It was written by Morgan Denhard and Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2015. (Photo: Thinkstock.com)
FSHN13-02S/FS266: De Compras para la salud: Comidas para una persona (ufl.edu)
Datos sobre el potasio
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Turner R. Elaine , Rivero-Mendoza Daniela
Published: October 2022

El potasio es un mineral que se encuentra dentro de las células del cuerpo. Es uno de algunos minerales conocidos como electrolitos. Estos minerales (potasio, sodio y cloro) se encuentran en los fluidos dentro y fuera de las células del cuerpo.
This 2-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FCS8805/FY889: Facts about Potassium. Written by R. Elaine Turner and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2015. 
FCS8805-Sp/FY1214: Datos acerca del potasio (ufl.edu)
Facts about Farm to School
Authors: Ward Samantha , Headrick Lauren , Shelnutt Karla
Published: October 2022

Farm to school is a nationwide program that improves the supply of fresh, local produce to schools by building relationships between local farmers and schools. Over the past 20 years, school districts in all 50 states have joined the F2S program and are purchasing items from local farmers. Recent requirements for more fruit and vegetables in the National School Lunch Programs have made the F2S program more popular than ever. The University of Florida is committed to the Farm to School program and is working closely with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to connect farmers to schools. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Samantha Ward, Lauren Headrick, and Karla Shelnutt, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2014. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock.com)
Reporting Domestic Violence in Florida
Authors: Beall Kathleen , Radunovich Heidi
Published: October 2022

Being in a violent relationship can be both a terrifying and hopeless experience. Likewise, the legal process can be both an extensive and complicated process. In this 2-page fact sheet, we address what to expect when reporting the violence to law enforcement. Written by Kathleen Beall and Heidi Radunovich, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2014.
FCS3324/FY1454: Reporting Domestic Violence in Florida (ufl.edu)
Filing a Restraining Order in Florida
Authors: Beall Kathleen , Radunovich Heidi
Published: October 2022

After a charge or arrest for domestic violence, the abuser may still find ways to cause harm. One of the most common threats faced after ending a violent relationship is stalking. Stalking is when someone repeatedly follows, harasses, or makes threats against you. Fortunately, there are laws and legal protections that can work to keep you safe if you are stalked. The first and often most powerful of these protections is filing an injunction. In this 3-page fact sheet, Kathleen Beall and Heidi Radunovich explore what an injunction is, how it is filed, and what it protects you against. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2014. Photo: (iStock/Thinkstock.com) 
FCS3325/FY1455: Filing a Restraining Order in Florida (ufl.edu)
Healthy Living: Checking Blood Glucose
Authors: Hillan Jennifer , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: October 2022

Checking your blood glucose levels is an important part of managing diabetes. Your blood glucose values let you know how well your care plan is working and if you need to make any changes. This revised 3-page fact sheet was written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2015. (Photo iStock/Thinkstock.com)
Vida saludable: Examinando el nivel de glucosa en la sangre
Authors: Hillan Jennifer , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: October 2022

Examinar el nivel de glucosa en su sangre es una parte importante en el manejo de la diabetes. El conocer los valores de glucosa en su sangre le indica que tan eficiente está funcionando su plan de cuidado y si debe hacer algún cambio. ¡Continúe leyendo para aprender más!
This revised 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of FCS8811/FY868: Healthy Living: Checking Blood Glucose. Written by Jennifer Hillan and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2015. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock.com)
Southern Highbush Blueberry Cultivars from the University of Florida
Authors: Phillips Doug , Williamson Jeffrey , Lyrene Paul , Munoz Patricio
Published: October 2022

This publication provides historical background on southern highbush blueberries (SHB), and information on specific UF/IFAS cultivars that can be a helpful resource for SHB growers. Written by D. A. Phillips, J. G. Williamson, P. M. Lyrene, and P. R. Munoz, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, revised September 2022.
Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle: A Pest of Cole Crops
Authors: Rhodes Elena M. , Liburd Oscar E.
Published: October 2022

The yellowmargined leaf beetle is a pest of cole or cruciferous crops that is native to South America. Since first reported in Mobile, Alabama, in 1947, the beetle has spread throughout the Gulf Coast from Texas to Florida and up into Georgia and North Carolina. It has also been reported from Illinois and California. Not considered a major pest in conventionally grown cruciferous crops because it is susceptible to a wide range of insecticides, it poses a significant threat to the growing organic industry in the southeastern United States. It is a particular problem on Asian greens such as mizuna, mibuna, and napa cabbage, as well as on other high-value cruciferous crops like turnip, mustard, and watercress. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Elena M. Rhodes and Oscar E. Liburd, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2014.
ENY-872/IN1049: Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle: A Pest of Cole Crops (ufl.edu)
Pest Identification Guide: Broad Mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks)
Authors: Casuso Nicole , Smith Hugh A.
Published: October 2022

This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. The text highlights key general morphology and biology, distribution, and natural enemies. Written by Nicole Casuso and Hugh Smith, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2014.

ENY-874/IN1053: Pest Identification Guide Broad Mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (ufl.edu)
Pest Identification Guide: Cotton (Melon) Aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover
Authors: Casuso Nicole , Smith Hugh
Published: October 2022

This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. The text highlights key general morphology and biology, distribution, and natural enemies. Written by Nicole Casuso and Hugh Smith, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2014.

ENY-876/IN1055: Pest Identification Guide: Cotton (Melon) Aphid, Aphis gossypii Glover (ufl.edu)
Pest Identification Guides: Potato Aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae
Authors: Casuso Nicole , Smith Hugh
Published: October 2022

This publication is part of the Pest Identification Guide series, created to help growers and crop consultants, private homeowners, Master Gardeners, and the general public identify common arthropod pests and the damage they inflict. Each field guide provides photos of the important life stages and crop damage associated with arthropod pests. The text highlights key general morphology and biology, distribution, and natural enemies. Written by Nicole Casuso and Hugh Smith, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2014.

ENY-877/IN1056: Pest Identification Guide: Potato Aphid, Macrosiphum euphorbiae (ufl.edu)
Flower Thrips in Blackberries in Florida
Authors: Liburd Oscar E. , Rhodes Elena M. , Weibelzahl Elke , Brennen Sara E.
Published: October 2022

Blackberry production is a small but growing industry in the state of Florida. Their numerous health benefits make them a good choice for Florida growers who want to diversify from traditional crops such as strawberries. Several potential pest insects and mites have been found on blackberries in Florida, but the two most likely to become key pests are stink bugs and flower thrips. This 3-page fact sheet provides information on flower thrips identification, monitoring, and management for blackberries. Written by Oscar E. Liburd, Elena M. Rhodes, Elke Weibelzahl, and Sara E. Brennan, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2014. 
ENY-881/IN1060: Flower Thrips in Blackberries in Florida (ufl.edu)
Io Moth Automeris io (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae)
Authors: Hall Donald W.
Published: October 2022

The beautiful Io moth is one of our most recognizable moths, because of its prominent hind wing eyespots. The attractive Io moth caterpillar is also well-known because of its painful sting. But like many of the other saturniid moths, is less common now in parts of its range. With the exception of Cape Cod and some of the Massachusetts islands, it is now rare in New England where it was once common, and its populations have declined in most of the Gulf States since the 1970s. This 12-page fact sheet was written by Donald W. Hall, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, December 2014. (Photo: Donald W. Hall, UF/IFAS) 
EENY608/IN1065: Io Moth Automeris io (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Saturniidae) (ufl.edu)
Anagyrus pseudococci Girault (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)
Authors: Chormanski Theresa , Cave Ronald D.
Published: October 2022

Anagyrus pseudococci is an economically important biological control agent commonly used against the vine mealybug (which infests wine grapes) and the citrus mealybug. It is a solitary, internal parasitoid and lays one egg per host, with the larva developing inside the host’s body. The wasps may be commercially reared and distributed inside mummies, and they will emerge within 1-5 days after delivery. Application involves placing a bottle containing the mummies in a dry spot of the crop and allowing the adults to emerge. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Theresa Chormanski and Ronald D. Cave, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2015. (Photo: Kent M. Dane)
EENY619/IN1081: Anagyrus pseudococci Girault (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) (ufl.edu)
Australian Cockroach Periplaneta australasiae Fabricius (Insecta: Blattodea: Blattidae)
Authors: Jiang Shiyao , Kaufman Phillip E.
Published: October 2022

Australian cockroaches are the most common outdoor cockroach in southern Florida. Though they typically stay outdoors, Australian cockroaches may also venture inside and live among humans. This 4-page fact sheet covers the Australian cockroach’s distribution and habitat, biology, medical risks to humans, and management as a pest. Written by Shiyao Jiang and Phillip E. Kaufman, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2015. 
EENY623/IN1088: Australian Cockroach Periplaneta australasiae Fabricius (Insecta: Blattodea: Blattidae) (ufl.edu)
Manejo de Enjambres en Apiarios
Authors: Bosques Jonael , Vu Amy , DeBerry Sara , Crowley John , Ellis James D.
Published: October 2022

Un manejo adecuado de colonias incluye la prevención de enjambres. Prácticas apícolas proactivas alteran la respuesta al comportamiento de enjambre y deben ser utilizadas regularmente durante la época en la cual este acontecimiento sucede regularmente. Un buen manejo mantiene las colonias fuertes permitiendo que haya mas producción de miel y un mayor potencial de división que producirá unidades mas viables en el momento adecuado. Esto a su vez ayuda a optimizar la viabilidad del proyecto apícola.
English version:
DeBerry, Sara, John Crowley, and James D. Ellis. (2012) 2019. “Swarm Control for Managed Beehives: ENY-160/IN970, Rev. 7/2019”. EDIS 2019 (July). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in970-2012.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Africanized Honey Bee in Florida
Authors: O’Malley Michael K. , Ellis James D. , Neal Anita S.
Published: October 2022

The African honey bee, Apis mellifera scutellata, was introduced into South America from the central and southern part of Africa in 1957. Since its introduction into South America, the African bee has migrated into the southwestern United States and Florida. Apis mellifera scutellata is the African bee subspecies referred to in this revised 3-page fact sheet, which answers commonly asked questions about these bees and their behavior. Written by M. K. O’Malley, J. D. Ellis, and A. S. Neal, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, November 2014.
Savvy Survey #8: Pilot Testing and Pretesting Questionnaires
Authors: Kumar Chaudhary Anil , Israel Glenn D
Published: October 2022

It is a good practice to pre-test a questionnaire after the initial design and formatting are completed. Based on studies conducted by researchers, pre-testing can be implemented using various methods. A number of possible pre-testing methods are described in this 6-page fact sheet was written by Anil Kumar Chaudhary and Glenn D. Israel, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2014.
AEC402/PD072: The Savvy Survey #8: Pilot Testing and Pretesting Questionnaires (ufl.edu)
Worker Protection Standard (WPS) Responsibilities and Compliance
Authors: Kraus Emily , Bultemeier Brett
Published: October 2022

The purpose of this new 10-page publication of the UF/IFAS Pesticide Information Office is to assist Extension agents and agricultural stakeholders themselves to understand what the Worker Protection Standard (WPS) is, what the individual requirements are for different roles, and overall, how to comply with the requirements of WPS. This document is a highly condensed version of the law and is intended to help agents and stakeholders find the full list of requirements in a much larger, more difficult-to-digest document from the EPA. Written by Emily Kraus and Brett Bultemeier.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi294
Producing biochar using a custom designed Top-lit Updraft (TLUD) gasifier
Authors: Bhadha Jehangir H. , Jennewein Stephen , Sanchez Julio , Lang Timothy A.
Published: October 2022

Biochar can be produced in a wide variety of ways; some are complex, while others are relatively simple. Researchers at the University of Florida Everglades Research and Education Center in Belle Glade, FL, designed and built a top-lit updraft (TLUD) gasifier that can generate biochar from locally acquired feedstock. This 4-page fact sheet describes its design and evaluates the biochar recovery of four locally available feedstocks. Written by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Stephen Jennewein, Julio Sanchez, and Timothy A. Lang, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2014.

SL413/SS626: Producing Biochar Using a Custom Designed Top-Lit Updraft (TLUD) Gasifier (ufl.edu)
Impacto de las variedades de tomate y su estado de madurez en la susceptibilidad a Salmonella
Authors: Marvasi Massimiliano , Teplitski Max , Hochmuth George
Published: October 2022

De 1998 a 2007 la fruta fresca, verdura, especias y nueces fueron comúnmente asociados con brotes de gastroenteritis (Batz, Hoffman, y Morris 2011). Salmonella se ha convertido en uno de los patógenos humanos más problemáticos asociado a productos frescos, nueces y a los alimentos que contienen esos ingredientes (Batz, Hoffman, y Morris 2011; deWaal, Tian, y Plunkett 2009). Esta hoja informativa fue producida para proveer información actualizada sobre las prácticas de producción de tomate y sus asociaciones con Salmonella. Esta información es útil para los Agentes de Extensión Agraria en sus programas de educación sobre cultivos hortícolas.
This 3-page fact sheet is the Spanish-language version of SL414/SS627: Impact of Tomato Varieties and Maturity State on Susceptibility of Tomatoes to Salmonella. It was written by Massimiliano Marvasi, Max Teplitski, and George Hochmuth, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, February 2015. (Photo: Max Teplitski)
SL416/SS629: Impacto de las variedades de tomate y su estado de madurez en la susceptibilidad a Salmonella (ufl.edu)
Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)—Part 1
Authors: Yang Yun-Ya , Toor Gurpal S.
Published: October 2022

Pharmaceuticals and personal care products contain a variety of chemical substances that enter household wastewater from bath and shower, sinks, and washers and ultimately find their way into the environment. Continuous discharge of wastewater contributes to the accumulation of these substances in the environment — where they can be harmful to organisms. This publication is part of a series titled Contaminants in the Urban Environment. This series is intended to give state and local government officials, soil scientists, consulting engineers, extension agents, and citizens (1) a basic understanding of the occurrence, toxic effects, and source of various contaminants in the environment and (2) guidance on ways to protect human and environmental health. This 5-page fact sheet provides an overview of the use and sale of PPCPs in the United States and the world. Written by Yun-Ya Yang and Gurpal S. Toor, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2015.
SL419/SS632: Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Pharmaceuticals and Personal Care Products (PPCPs)—Part 1 (ufl.edu)
Managing Nitrogen Inputs and Outputs on a Dairy Farm
Authors: Hellmuth Rebecca , Hochmuth George
Published: October 2022

In dairy production systems, nitrogen flows through both the forage crops and the dairy cows. Forage crops use nitrogen mineralized from manure for plant growth. Harvested crops are then fed to dairy cows that, in turn, use the nitrogen for their growth and milk production. When the cows excrete a portion of the consumed nitrogen as manure the cycle is renewed. This 5-page fact sheet focuses on the forage production aspect of the nitrogen cycle at a dairy farm. Written by Rebecca Hellmuth and George Hochmuth, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2015. (Image credit: R. Hellmuth) 
SL427/SS640: Managing Nitrogen Inputs and Outputs on a Dairy Farm (ufl.edu)
Bismarckia nobilis: Bismarck Palm
Authors: Broschat Timothy K.
Published: October 2022

The Bismarck palm is a native of Madagascar that grows to a height of 30 to 60 feet with a spread of 12 to 16 feet. The massive 4-foot-wide costapalmate leaves are typically silver-green in color, but a light olive-green-leaved variety also exists. The persistent leaf bases are split, creating an attractive pattern on the 15–18-inch-diameter trunks. The dark brown male and female inflorescences are produced on separate trees, with females developing olive-brown fruit about 1.5 inches in diameter. The bold texture and color and eventual great height of this species make a strong statement in any setting, but can be overpowering in small residential landscapes. This revised 3-page fact sheet was written by Timothy Broschat, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2015. (Photo credit: T. K. Broschat) 
ENH260/ST101: Bismarckia nobilis: Bismarck Palm (ufl.edu)
Managing Conflicts with Wildlife: Living with Wild Hogs
Authors: Giuliano William M. , Ober Holly K. , Watine Lauren , Boughton Raoul , Coyner Don
Published: October 2022

Wild hogs are a popular species, pursued and hunted by many throughout Florida. They are also an important food source for the endangered Florida panther. But there are situations where they can become dangerous or damaging. In this 4-page fact sheet, we present some facts about hogs, describe dangers and problems they may cause, and provide suggestions on how to cope with these issues. Written by William M. Giuliano, Holly K. Ober, Lauren Watine, Raoul Boughton, and Don Coyner, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2014. (Photo: M.S. Smith)
Conservation Subdivision: Post-construction Phase—Policy Directions and the Importance of Assessing Stakeholder Opinions
Authors: Feinberg Daniel , Hostetler Mark
Published: October 2022

Simply designating open space in a development is not enough to provide long-term protection for a variety of wildlife. New policies need to be developed that encourage developers of conservation developments to adopt long-term management practices that support biodiversity conservation. This 5-page fact sheet discusses policy options that could be used to support conservation management practices and reports on a survey of Colorado landowners who have created conservation developments and their opinions about a policy option to support the implementation of management practices. Written by Daniel Feinberg and Mark Hostetler, and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, December 2014. (Photo credit: Daniel Feinberg) 
WEC356/UW401: Conservation Subdivision: Post-construction Phase—Policy Directions and the Importance of Assessing Stakeholder Opinions (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Introduction
Authors: Francis-Floyd Ruth , McGuire Maia
Published: October 2022

This 2-page fact sheet is the introduction to the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)
VM203/VM203: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Introduction (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 1: Starting to Learn about Manatees
Authors: Maness Heather , Francis-Floyd Ruth , McGuire Maia
Published: October 2022

This 3-page fact sheet is the first lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Heather Maness, Ruth Francis-Floyd, and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)
VM204/VM204: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 1: Starting to Learn about Manatees (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 4: Manatees Are Mammals; They Are Closely Related to Elephants
Authors: Francis-Floyd Ruth , McGuire Maia
Published: October 2022

This 7-page fact sheet is the fourth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM207/VM207: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 4: Manatees Are Mammals; They Are Closely Related to Elephants (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 5: Manatees and Their Cousins
Authors: McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 6-page fact sheet is the fifth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM208/VM208: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 5: Manatees and Their Cousins (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 8: How Much Do Manatees Need to Eat?
Authors: McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 2-page fact sheet is the eighth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM211/VM211: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 8: How Much Do Manatees Need to Eat? (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 10: How Students Impact Their Environment
Authors: Floyd Maxine , McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 2-page fact sheet is the tenth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Maxine Floyd, Ruth Francis-Floyd, and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM213/VM213: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 10: How Students Impact Their Environment (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 12: Pollution and Other Threats to Manatees
Authors: McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 9-page fact sheet is the twelfth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM215/VM215: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 12: Pollution and Other Threats to Manatees (ufl.edu)
Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 14: Reviewing What We Know about Manatees
Authors: McGuire Maia , Francis-Floyd Ruth
Published: October 2022

This 7-page fact sheet is the fourteenth lesson of the Third Grade Manatee Workbook series. This curriculum provides a series of individual lessons covering manatee biology and ecology, as well as highlighting some of the ways that humans impact and can protect manatees. The curriculum has been written at a third-grade level but can be adapted for older or younger students. Written by Ruth Francis-Floyd and Maia McGuire, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2015. (Photo credit: Keith Ramos, USFWS)

VM217/VM217: Third Grade Manatee Curriculum—Lesson 14: Reviewing What We Know about Manatees (ufl.edu)
How Problems Gain Importance and Become Contentious Issues through Agenda Setting
Authors: Owens Courtney T. , Lamm Alexa J.
Published: October 2022

A significant number of problems, like poverty, crime, and lack of resources, face people in the world today. This 4-page fact sheet discusses how a problem draws political attention through agenda setting and becomes a public issue, discusses the role the media plays in agenda setting, and provides a brief commentary on the influence of interest groups on public issues. Written by Courtney T. Owens and Alexa J. Lamm, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, December 2014. (Photo: iStock/Thinkstock)
News Media Writing
Authors: Telg Ricky W.
Published: October 2022

Knowing how to write in a news media style is important not only for an organization’s reporters, but also for its members. This 2-page fact sheet provides an overview of news writing for print, television, and radio to help you better communicate news about what is going on in your organization. Written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2015.
AEC528/WC190: News Media Writing (ufl.edu)
News Writing for Print
Authors: Telg Ricky W.
Published: October 2022

A good print news story will contain the following components: inverted pyramid structure, five Ws and H, leads, impersonal reporting, news writing techniques, quotations and attributions, Associated Press Style, and proper grammar and punctuation. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Ricky Telg, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, January 2015.
AEC529/WC191: News Writing for Print (ufl.edu)
Encouraging Landscape Water-Conservation Behaviors #6: Information Seeking Preferences of Florida Residents Who Use Irrigation in the Home Landscape
Authors: Owens Courtney , Warner Laura A. , Rumble Joy , Lamm Alexa , Martin Emmett , Cantrell Randall
Published: October 2022

How can we encourage Florida residents who irrigate their home landscapes to adopt environmentally responsible irrigation practices? Provide them information they are interested in and deliver it through their preferred information channels. This 5-page fact sheet discusses the topics of interest to this audience and how they prefer to receive information about water-conservation practices related to their home landscaping, and makes recommendations for reaching this audience. Written by Courtney Owens, Laura Warner, Joy Rumble, Alexa Lamm, Emmett Martin, Randall Cantrell, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2015. (UF/IFAS Photo by Thomas Wright)
Cooperating Teachers’ Best Practices for Mentoring #3: Professional Support
Authors: Nesbitt Heather R. , Barry Debra M.
Published: October 2022

This publication series serves to guide cooperating teachers and those who support cooperating teachers in becoming effective mentors. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication will break down the major areas of professional support and provide real-world examples of how cooperating teachers can implement them during the internship. Written by Heather R. Nesbitt and Debra M. Barry.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc422