bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Preventing Foodborne Illness: E. coli O157:H7
Authors: Schneider Keith R. , Goodrich-Schneider Renée M. , Chang Alexandra , Richardson Susanna
Published: September 2020

Escherichia coli is a bacterium found in the digestive system of healthy humans and animals and transmitted through fecal contamination. There are hundreds of known E. coli strains, with E. coli O157:H7 being the most recognized. This enterohemorrhagic E. coli (or EHEC) strain is responsible for an estimated 63,153 cases of infection and 20 deaths in the United States annually and causes approximately $255 million in losses each year. E. coli are found everywhere in the environment but mostly occupy animal surfaces and digestive systems, making it important to thoroughly wash anything that comes into contact with these surfaces. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Keith R. Schneider, Renée Goodrich Schneider, Alexandra Chang, and Susanna Richardson and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, October 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs097
HACCP: An Overview
Authors: Lepper Jessica A , Goodrich Schneider Renee M. , Schneider Keith R , Danyluk Michelle D , Sreedharan Aswathy
Published: September 2020

HACCP is a food safety management system that is used in various segments of the food industry. The objectives of this 4-page fact sheet are to introduce the topic and to summarize the key components of a HACCP program. Written by J. A. Lepper, R. M. Goodrich-Schneider, K. R. Schneider, M. D. Danyluk and A. Sreedharan and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, January 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs122
Food Safety on the Farm: Good Agricultural Practices and Good Handling Practices – Sanitary Facilities
Authors: Lepper Jessica A. , Goodrich Schneider Renée , Sreedharan Aswathy , Schneider Keith R.
Published: September 2020

The Food Safety on the Farm series is a collection that reviews the generally recognized principles of GAPs (good agricultural practices) as they relate to produce, primarily at the farm level and with a particular focus on fresh Florida crops and practices. This publication focuses on GAPs and GHPs (good handling practices) relating specifically to sanitary facilities. Written by Jessica A. Lepper, Aswathy Sreedharan, Renee M. Goodrich-Schneider, and Keith R. Schneider and published by the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, January 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs159
Preparation of Puréed Foods
Authors: Dahl Wendy J. , Lepore Jamila R.
Published: September 2020

A puréed food is a food item that has been blended, mixed, or processed into a smooth and uniform texture. Examples of foods with a purée consistency include applesauce, pumpkin pie filling, and hummus. Puréed foods may be necessary for people with chewing and/or swallowing problems. For those requiring a puréed diet, it is important to provide a variety of foods. Almost any food can be puréed. However, some puréed foods may be much more acceptable than others. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Wendy J. Dahl and Jamila R. Lepore and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs205
Sensory Acceptability of Puréed Foods
Authors: Lepore Jamila R. , Dahl Wendy J.
Published: September 2020

It is important that we enjoy the food we eat. This makes for a better quality of life. This is no different for those people needing to be on puréed diets due to swallowing problems. And just like you wouldn’t want to serve guests a recipe without trying it first, you don’t want to serve a puréed food without knowing that it is appealing. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Jamila R. Lepore and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, November 2012.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs206
MyPlate for Dysphagia
Authors: Lepore Jamila R. , Gal Nancy J. , Dahl Wendy J.
Published: September 2020

Resources and tools at ChooseMyPlate.gov that provide clear, actionable information about how to make better food choices can be easily adapted for persons with swallowing difficulties (dysphagia) that require texture-modified foods. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jamila R. Lepore, Nancy Gal, and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, December 2012.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs207
Puréed Foods: High Protein
Authors: Lepore Jamila R. , Dahl Wendy J.
Published: September 2020

Protein is an important nutrient. Many older adults do not consume enough of this vital nutrient, crucial to overall health and well-being. For those with dysphagia and on a puréed diet, consuming sufficient protein is even more difficult. While a texture-modified diet may not be the diet of choice, the goal is to make it as appealing as possible so that the person consuming the purées can experience a better quality of life. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Jamila R. Lepore and Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, March 2013.http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs208

Revised July 2016 and March 2020.
La Seguridad en la Producción de Alimentos en la Granja: Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas y Buenas Prácticas de Manejo – Sanidad en el Campo
Authors: Caro Federico G. , Chang Alexandra , Goodrich-Schneider Renée M. , Schneider Keith R.
Published: September 2020

Las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas (BPA) y las Buenas Prácticas de Manejo (BPM) abarcan los procedimientos generales que los productores, empacadores y procesadores de frutas y verduras frescas deben seguir para garantizar la seguridad de sus productos. Las BPA son usadas antes de la cosecha (es decir, en el campo), mientras que las BPM se utilizan luego de la cosecha, incluyendo el empaque y envío. Esta serie se centra en aspectos específicos del programa de BPA y cómo se relacionan con los cultivos y las prácticas de la Florida. 

This series of fact sheets was written by Federico G. Caro, Alexandra Chang, Renée Goodrich-Schneider, and Keith R. Schneider, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, February 2013. 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_spa_food_safety_on_the_farm 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs221
MiPlato para los problemas de deglución: Disfagia
Authors: Lepore Jamila R. , Gal Nancy J. , Dahl Wendy
Published: September 2020

MiPlato es el ícono de los lineamientos alimentarios del Departamento de Agricultura de los Estados Unidos basado en las Guías Alimentarias del 2010 para los Estadounidenses. Es una imagen fácil de entender que se enfoca en la creación de un plato con alimentos saludables. Los recursos y herramientas en ChooseMyPlate.gov ofrece información clara y factible acerca de cómo escoger mejor alimentos que se pueden adaptar a personas con dificultades de deglución (disfagia) que requieren de alimentos con textura modificada. Aunque los alimentos magros y los alimentos bajos en grasa son recomendados, aquellos con dificultades de deglución pueden necesitar añadir la grasa a algunos alimentos para mejorar la aceptabilidad, la facilidad de deglución y también para ayudarlos a satisfacer sus necesidades de energía.

This 3-page fact sheet was written by Jamila R. Lepore, Nancy J. Gal, and Wendy Dahl, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs223
Shopping for Health: Herbs and Spices
Authors: Norris Jenna A. , Dahl Wendy
Published: September 2020

Herbs and spices have been used for hundreds of years in cooking and medicine. They add a wide range of flavors to food and may also provide health benefits. For some people, using herbs and spices in cooking may be a challenge, but it doesn’t have to be that way! The information below will get you on track to enjoying zesty, flavorful, healthy cooking. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Jenna A. Norris and Wendy Dahl and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs225
La Seguridad en la Producción de Alimentos en la Granja - Resumen de Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas
Authors: Caro Federico G. , Goodrich-Schneider Renée M. , Schneider Keith R. , Archer Douglas L.
Published: September 2020

Las Buenas Prácticas Agrícolas (BPA) y Buenas Prácticas de Manejo (BPM) cubren los procedimientos generales que los productores, empacadores y procesadores de frutas y verduras frescas deben seguir para garantizar la seguridad de sus productos. Las BPA son usadas antes de la cosecha (es decir, en el campo), mientras que las BPM se utilizan luego de la cosecha, incluyendo el embalaje y envío. El objetivo de este panfleto es revisar los principios generalmente reconocidos como BPA en la producción de frutas y verduras frescas, sobre todo a nivel de fincas o granjas. Otros panfletos de la Extensián Cooperativa de la Florida sobre la Inocuidad de los Alimentos cubren los principios individuales en detalle, con énfasis especial en los cultivos y el manejo apropiado de los mismos en la Florida.

[English version: FSHN06-01/FS135:  Food Safety on the Farm – An Overview of Good Agricultural Practices]

This 3-page fact sheet was written by Federico G. Caro, Renee Goodrich Schneider, Keith R. Schneider, and Douglas L. Archer, and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, May 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs230
Establishing Lot Size through Sanitation Clean Breaks in Produce Packing Facilities
Authors: Chapman Benjamin , Danyluk Michelle D.
Published: September 2020

A clean break is needed between groups of products for food protection regulators to consider produce as separate from other produce packed off the same line. Determining a clean break is important to limit the scope of a recall. Packers can determine lot size based on what is practical and the amount of risk that their business is comfortable with. Food protection regulators define lot size as when a clean break occurs before and after a group of products. For instance, if a packer chooses to have a daily documented and verified clean break, the packer would establish one lot per day, as defined by food protection regulators. In other situations, a packer may choose to have a clean break conducted weekly, meaning that a food safety incident could result in a week’s worth of production being recalled. This 2-page fact sheet was written by B. Chapman and M.D. Danyluk and published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, August 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs234
Enfermedad Renal Crónica (ERC): Una guía de alimentos con alto contenido de fibra
Authors: Dahl Wendy J , Gal Nancy J. , Barad Alexa
Published: September 2020

Vivir con la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC) presenta muchos desafíos, y la dieta es uno de ellos. Las personas con ERC pueden tener dificultades para consumir suficientes alimentos ricos en fibra al seguir las otras recomendaciones de dieta para la ERC..

This is the Spanish-language version of FS305, CKD: A Guide to Higher Fiber Foods. Written by Wendy J. Dahl and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, April 2018. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs309
Diet and Chronic Inflammation
Authors: Rivero-Mendoza Daniela , Dahl Wendy J.
Published: September 2020

Inflammation is your body's response to injury and infection—it's how your immune system helps to protect you from harm. In contrast, chronic inflammation contributes to many diseases, including heart disease, diabetes, and kidney and liver disease. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department discusses inflammation and the dietary choices that may help to reduce chronic inflammation. Written by Daniela Rivero-Mendoza and Wendy Dahl.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fs402
Alimentación Saludable: Calcio
Authors: Bobroff Linda B.
Published: September 2020

Calcium is the major mineral found in your bones and teeth. Many older adults don’t get enough calcium from the foods they eat. This can lead to bone loss and the bone disease osteoporosis. Osteoporosis puts people at high risk for bone fractures. This 1-page, large print fact sheets were written by Linda B. Bobroff and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, June 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy058

English version: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy057
Datos acerca del potasio
Authors: Bobroff Linda , Turner R. Elaine , Rivero-Mendoza Daniela
Published: September 2020

El potasio es un mineral que se encuentra dentro de las células del cuerpo. Es uno de varios minerales conocidos como electrolitos. Estos minerales (potasio, sodio y cloruro) se encuentran en los fluidos dentro de las células del cuerpo (intracelular) y fuera de las células (extracelular). El potasio es importante porque ayuda a regular el equilibrio de fluidos y electrolitos, mantener la presión arterial normal, transmitir impulsos nerviosos, controlar contracción muscular, incluido el corazón y mantener huesos sanos.

 

Previous versions:

Datos sobre el potasio, Feb. 2015 http://ufdc.ufl.edu/IR00008853/00001

Turner, R., and Linda Bobroff. 2011. “Datos Sobre El Potasio”. EDIS 2011 (1). https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/118855.
Abdominal Obesity
Authors: Bub Erica , Shelnutt Karla , Kauwell Gail
Published: September 2020

Santa Claus, Winnie the Pooh®, and Shrek® … what do these three characters have in common? You probably know them for being jolly and for having extra fat around their waists, also known as “abdominal obesity.” Although this may be cute in fairy tales or movies, abdominal obesity can be a serious health risk in the real world. Abdominal obesity, also known as central adiposity, is a buildup of fat tissue around the waist or midsection. It is a risk factor for certain health conditions. Read this 4-page fact sheet to find out more about the health risks of abdominal obesity and ways to prevent or treat it. Written by Erica Bub, Karla Shelnutt, and Gail Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, February 2013. 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1347
Women and Money: Unique Issues – Money Issues Across the Life Cycle
Authors: Douglas Diann , Gillen Martie , Spence Lynda
Published: September 2020

Most families depend on a woman’s income to help support the household. Some women are co-breadwinners while others are the only source of income. Throughout a woman’s life, she will experience many money issues unique to women. A woman may experience the following situations: lower earnings, a longer life expectancy, lack of retirement planning, divorce, and fewer years in the workplace because of childrearing or caring for older parents. Many of these issues can work against a woman’s ability to accumulate money and attain stable financial status. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Diann Douglas, Martie Gillen, and Lynda Spence, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1352
Women and Money: Unique Issues – So You Want to Remarry?
Authors: Douglas Diann , Gillen Martie , Spence Lynda
Published: September 2020

Whether widowed or divorced, if a second marriage is in your future, it may be advisable to look before you leap. Second marriages have a higher failure rate than first marriages. They are often more complex and have stresses not found in many first marriages. Take your time to consider all of the financial circumstances between you and your future spouse before you remarry. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Diann Douglas, Martie Gillen, and Lynda Spence, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1353
Women and Money: Unique Issues – Money and the Family
Authors: Spence Lynda , Gillen Martie , Douglas Diann
Published: September 2020

Ask any parent and he or she will tell you — it costs money to raise children. Taking into account inflation, a middle-income family may spend more than $295,000 to raise a child born in 2011 to the age of 17. This is not a small amount of money, so you will need to know the types of expenses required to raise your family. This 5-page fact sheet reviews the costs associated with raising children and gives you tips on how to teach your children about finances. By knowing the costs of raising your family and setting up a budget, you can teach your children money management skills that will help them throughout their lives. Written by Lynda Spence, Martie Gillen, and Diann Douglas, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1354
Raising Healthy Children: Health Risks of Obesity
Authors: Meyer Stephanie , Shelnutt Karla P. , Kauwell Gail
Published: September 2020

Although babies need fat for warmth and normal growth, as children develop, too much fat can be unhealthy. Childhood obesity may result in health problems early in life and into adulthood. This 4-page fact sheet will help you understand the health risks of obesity and ways to help your child maintain a healthy weight. Written by Stephanie Meyer, Karla Shelnutt, and Gail Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1356
Choose MyPlate: Reduce Your Sodium
Authors: Hamm Ashley , Shelnutt Karla P. , Kauwell Gail P.
Published: September 2020

Reducing sodium intake is one of the MyPlate recommendations for healthy eating. Most Americans eat more sodium than they need, which can have negative health effects. This publication provides facts about sodium and why reducing sodium intake is important. It also provides easy tips to reduce your sodium intake. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Ashley Hamm, Karla P. Shelnutt, and Gail P. A. Kauwell, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1360
What Is a Healthy Dating or Marriage Relationship?
Authors: Harris Victor William
Published: September 2020

Defining what a healthy romantic relationship is can be challenging. Thankfully, modern research has given us a good idea of what healthy dating and marriage relationships look like. Use this fact sheet to determine what a healthy relationship looks like to you. Then take the survey to get an idea of the strengths already present in your relationship and those things you may want to work on. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Victor W. Harris and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1361
Promoting Healthy Relationship Development in Teens, Part II: Three Key Qualities to Foster Better Relationships
Authors: Harris Victor W. , Marts Gilon , Kumaran Muthusami
Published: September 2020

Getting married and staying married require a complicated calculus of factors that must come together to produce healthy and satisfying relationships. While couple interactional processes tend to be the most predictive of whether or not they will stay together and find happiness, background and contextual factors and individual traits also factor heavily into the equation. Finding two socks that match (and don’t wear out) is much more likely to occur when the relationship is based upon a deep and enduring friendship. Asking the question, “Will this choice enhance or diminish my marital friendship?” and then choosing to make the choices that will enhance the marital friendship more often than not are healthy strategies for success. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Victor W. Harris, Gilon Marts, and Muthusami Kumaran, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1364
When the Kids Move Back Home
Authors: Spence Lynda , Forthun Larry
Published: September 2020

Recent trends show that more and more adult children are returning to live with their parents. With intergenerational cohabitation on the rise, it’s a good idea to examine the “what-ifs” before the doorbell rings. If you find yourself making up spare rooms for your grown children or even their children, you will be glad you thought about the issues in advance. This publication discusses the potential challenges and practical matters you need to know about if your adult children move back home. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Lynda Spence and Larry Forthun and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, July 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy1376
Seguridad Alimentaria: Juégatela seguro con los huevos
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Hillan Jennifer
Published: September 2020

Los huevos frescos pueden contener bacterias que podrían causar una enfermedad llamada salmonelosis. Esta enfermedad causada por alimentos provoca vómito y diarrea. Esta puede ser severa y hasta podría ser fatal para los adultos mayores. Reduzca el riesgo de contraer estas enfermedades causadas por sequir estas pautas.

This 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and Jennifer Hillan and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy194
Healthy Living: Keep Track of Your Blood Pressure
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Martin Leigh Ann
Published: September 2020

Every time you take your blood pressure, write down the date and time, the blood pressure measurement, and where it was taken (home, doctor’s office, etc.). Not only that but include any comments your health care provider made and anything you would like to note, such as how you feel or medications you recently started or stopped. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy662
Vida Saludable: Los alimentos pueden afectar sus medicamentos
Authors: Wittkowsky Paulina , Bobroff Linda
Published: September 2020

Algunos alimentos pueden afectar la manera en que los medicamentos con prescripción o sin prescripción médica funcionan, ya sea retardando, disminuyendo o aumentando la cantidad del medicamento que el cuerpo absorbe. Esto puede ocasionar efectos secundarios peligrosos y no deseados. Written by Paulina Wittkowsky and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised January 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy677
Healthy Living: High Blood Pressure
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Martin Leigh Ann
Published: September 2020

High blood pressure is increased pressure of blood inside the blood vessels. Too much pressure causes more work for the heart. Another name for high blood pressure is hypertension. About one in three American adults has hypertension and about half of them do not know they have this health problem. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and Leigh Ann Martin and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy684
Fall Prevention: Lifestyle Factors and Fall Risk
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Hillan Jennifer
Published: September 2020

Many things can cause you to fall. The good news is that you can make some easy changes to decrease your risk of falling. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Linda B. Bobroff and Jennifer Hillan and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, October 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fy736
Nutrition for Health and Fitness: Fiber in Your Diet
Authors: Bobroff Linda B.
Published: September 2020

Whether you call it dietary fiber, fiber, or roughage, eating a diet rich in this food component is good for your health. This 8-page fact sheet provides tips on how to include foods with fiber in your diet. Written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, revised March 2018.  http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/he697
Beyond ‘Earlygold’: Juice Color and Quality of Additional Early-Maturing Sweet Orange Selections
Authors: Castle William S.
Published: September 2020

This publication summarizes 5 years of juice quality information about 15 early-maturing sweet orange selections introduced to Florida and evaluated after ‘Earlygold’ became available. The trees were grown at a central Florida and Indian River location for about 10 years. Also presented are observations on tree development summarized across both locations and two rootstocks. This 8-page fact sheet was written by William S. Castle and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, January 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1209
Directory of Certified Deciduous Fruit and Nut Crop Nurseries in Florida
Authors: Andersen Peter C. , Hochmuth Robert C. , McCoy Sean R. , Davis Lei Lani L.
Published: September 2020

This 8-page fact sheet written by experts at North Florida REC Peter C. Andersen, Robert C. Hochmuth, Sean R. McCoy, and Lei Lani L. Davis, assists farmers in locating recommended cultivars of fruit and nut crops from Florida nurseries. The nurseries listed in Table 1 offer fruit and nut trees and are listed as certified nurseries with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. Table 2 lists fruit and nut cultivars that UF/IFAS Extension specialists currently recommend or suggest on a trial basis. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1218
Calibration of Chemical Applicators Used in Vegetables
Authors: Miller M. R. , Dittmar Peter J.
Published: September 2020

Calibration is the process used to determine the amount of chemical material applied per unit area. Equipment for applying liquid and dry materials must be accurately calibrated for pesticides to work efficiently and to avoid crop injury or death. The pesticide label is a legal document and must be followed. Properly calibrating equipment ensures the product is being applied as specified on the label and that environmental contamination will be minimized. This 6-page fact sheet discusses some methods for calibration of sprayers and dry material spreaders and includes information about calibration to help growers properly apply pesticides. Written by M. R. Miller and P. J. Dittmar, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1220
Hand Pruning and Training of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Trees
Authors: Wasielewski Jeff , Crane Jonathan Henry , Balerdi Carlos
Published: September 2020

This new 6-page document explains the proper way to prune fruit trees using hand tools. An important aspect of growing tropical and subtropical fruit trees is size control through pruning. In addition to size control, pruning also makes it easier to spray the tree and harvest fruit from the tree. Pruning also makes the tree more hardy to wind events and healthier in general because you can remove damaged or unhealthy parts of the tree. Written by Jeff Wasielewski, Jonathan Crane, and Carlos Balerdi, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1372
Florida Subtropical Peaches: Production Practices
Authors: Olmstead Mercy , Chaparro Jose , Williamson Jeffrey G. , Rouse Robert , Mizell Russell , Harmon Philip , Ferguson James
Published: September 2020

Subtropical peach production includes many practices, such as site selection, orchard design, and disease, weed, and insect management through to harvest. Florida’s subtropical climate allows growers to harvest their crops early, but it creates challenges for the long postharvest growing season. This 14-page fact sheet covers the breadth of topics related to subtropical peach production, including a monthly timeline of recommended practices. Written by M. Olmstead, J. Chaparro, J. G. Williamson, R. Rouse, R. Mizell, P. Harmon, and J. Ferguson, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs348
Rainbow scarab Phaneaus vindex Macleay (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Authors: Paris Thomson , Rohde Barukh , Kaufman Phillip E.
Published: September 2020

Rainbow scarabs are members of the beetle family Scarabaeidae, which along with the family Geotrupidae, are commonly known as dung beetles. Scarab beetles were the objects of worship in Ancient Egypt and the more spectacular varieties are made into jewelry. The genus Phanaeus MacLeay is distributed primarily in Neotropical habitats with 100 species, but also in the Neartic region with nine species and the West Indies with one. Dung beetles serve an important role in pasture ecosystems, which has resulted in their introduction around the world. The rainbow scarab has a bright exterior of metallic green, blue, and red interspersed with golden reflections. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Thomson Paris, Barukh Rohde, and Philip E. Kaufman, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1003
Dimorphic Jumper Maevia inclemens (Walckenaer 1837) (Arachnida: Araneae: Salticidae)
Authors: Lietzenmayer Laurel , Taylor Lisa
Published: September 2020

Maevia inclemens is a common jumping spider found in vines and ivy along tree lines throughout eastern North America. Learn about this interesting and possibly agriculturally beneficial spider in this 3-page fact sheet written by Laurel Lietzenmayer and Lisa Taylor and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Entomology and Nematology. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in1209

Also available on the Featured Creatures website: http://entnemdept.ufl.edu/creatures/URBAN/SPIDERS/dimorphic_jumper.html
Reducing Fumigant Application Rates and Soil Emissions with Plastic Mulch Technology
Authors: Noling Joseph W.
Published: September 2020

With the new fumigant regulations and rising cost of crop production, including fumigants, it would be desirable to reduce the standard use rate of soil fumigants. The use of higher-barrier, gas-impermeable mulches may make it possible to reduce fumigant application rates by helping to contain the fumigant longer within the soil and reduce overall emissions into the atmosphere. The results of field studies show that fumigant application rates can be reduced by 20 to as much as 40% through the use of virtually impermeable or the more gas-tight TIF mulch films at the time of application. This 5-page fact sheet was written by J. W. Noling and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in403
Pesticide Options for Insect, Mite, and Mollusk Management in Commercial Strawberry Production in Florida
Authors: Price James F. , Nagle Curtis , Webb Susan E.
Published: September 2020

Effective management of arthropod and gastropod pests of strawberry is critical to the profitability of the industry and requires that pests be detected in a timely manner through systematic scouting. Appropriate control measures should be applied as conditions warrant. The tables in this 22-page fact sheet list pesticides that are presently available to commercial strawberry producers in Florida and are organized alphabetically by major pest groups. Written by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle, and Susan E. Webb, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in486
Florida’s Established Arthropod Weed Biological Control Agents and Their Targets
Authors: Cuda James P. , Frank J. Howard
Published: September 2020

Around 5% of the plant species deliberately introduced into Florida for crop production and horticultural uses have invaded sensitive aquatic and terrestrial natural areas as well as improved pastures. One of the reasons they become invasive is they lack the natural enemies that limit their reproduction. Biological control reunites these natural enemies (usually arthropods) with their host plants to selectively weaken and suppress the invasive weeds. This 3-page fact sheet was written by J. P. Cuda and J. H. Frank and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2012.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in779
Puss Caterpillar (Larva), Southern Flannel Moth (Adult), Megalopyge opercularis (J. E. Smith 1797) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Zygaenoidea: Megalopygidae)
Authors: Hall Donald W.
Published: September 2020

The southern flannel moth is an attractive small moth that is best-known because of its larva, the puss caterpillar, which is one of the most venomous caterpillars in the United States. This 12-page fact sheet was written by Donald W. Hall and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, January 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in976
Blue Orchard Bee, Osmia lignaria Say (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae)
Authors: Estep Alden , Zettel-Nalen Catherine , Ellis James
Published: September 2020

The blue orchard bee, Osmia lignaria Say (Fig. 1), is a solitary mason bee native to the west coast of the United States and Canada. It is of great interest for use as a native pollinator of fruit trees and blueberries, and is easily managed due to its favorable biological characteristics. Blue orchard bees can be purchased online for pollination, and they are shipped as pupae ready to emerge in the spring. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Alden Estep, Catherine Zettel-Nalen, and James Ellis, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in982
Citrus peelminer Marmara gulosa Guillèn and Davis (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae)
Authors: Stelinski Lukasz L.
Published: September 2020

The citrus peelminer is a dark-gray moth with mottled white and brown markings and about 4 mm in length. This moth is considered native in the United States, attacking willow. It is believed that a host-shift occurred to multiple non-native plants including all varieties of citrus and certain ornamentals, such as oleander. Citrus peelminer has been reported to occur in low numbers in Florida and at least three Marmara species have been identified in the state. Recent evaluations of an experimental pheromone lure that is still under development by researchers at the University of California, Riverside have confirmed captures of citrus peelminer (Marmara sp.) in Polk County, Florida. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Lukasz L. Stelinski and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in985
Tuttle mealybug Brevennia rehi (Pseudococcidae)
Authors: Stocks Ian
Published: September 2020

The Tuttle mealybug, Brevennia rehi (Lindinger), is a pest of many grass species and occurs nearly worldwide, especially where rice and sugarcane are grown. Because Bermuda and zoysia are important lawn grasses, especially in the southern United States, infestation by Tuttle mealybug should be considered whenever dieback is noticed, especially if the grass blades show white wax or are sticky from honeydew secretion. Both Bermuda and zoysia lawns are commonly installed as sod or plugs, which provide a ready route for the spread of infestations should the pest control practices of the grower fail to maintain a pest-free production environment. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Ian Stocks, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in989
The mexican lac scale Tachardiella mexicana (Comstock) (Hemiptera: Kerriidae)
Authors: Stocks Ian
Published: September 2020

The Mexican lac scale is native to Mexico and Texas, but populations have been established in Florida. Adult female scales produce a high-domed ‘test’ or shell with four to six lobe-like projections that anchor the test to the plant surface. The test is hard and glossy with a reddish-orange tint around the edges, and darker toward the center. In some specimens, white string-like wax fiber extrusions project from the dorsum of the test, but these may break off. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Ian Stocks, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in990
The Asiatic garden beetle Maladera castanea (Arrow 1913) (Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae)
Authors: Skelley Paul E.
Published: September 2020

The Asiatic garden beetle has been a pest in the northeastern United States since the 1920s. Generally, not as abundant or damaging as the Japanese beetle, this pest beetle is occasionally numerous enough to cause damage to turf, gardens and field crops, as well as simply being a nuisance. It’s discovery in Florida was not unexpected. This is the first report of this pest beetle in the lower southeastern U.S. coastal plain. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Paul E. Skelley and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in992
A Mealybug Phenacoccus multicerarii Granara de Willink (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)
Authors: Stocks Ian
Published: September 2020

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry inspector Lisa Hassell collected the mealybug Phenacoccus multicerarii, a new continental record, from a retail nursery in Fernandina Beach (Nassau County, on 15 June 2011). On a return visit to the store, the mealybug was observed in high numbers on numerous host plants. Three days later, an additional find was made at a nursery in Apopka that had exchanged plant material with the nursery in Jacksonville. No further infestations were reported until October 2012, when a heavy infestation was discovered on a residential planting of coleus in Cooper City (Broward County). This mealybug was described in 2007 from a sample collected in Caracas, Venezuela, in 1949 from an unknown host (Granara de Willink and Szumik 2007). This 2-page fact sheet was written by Ian Stocks, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in993
Granulate cutworm, Feltia subterranea (Fabricius) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Authors: Capinera John L.
Published: September 2020

The granulate cutworm, Feltia subterranea (Fabricius) is the most commonly occurring cutworm in Florida, though it is rarely numerous enough to be a major pest. It is nocturnal through most of its life and lacks distinctive features in the larval and adult stage, so it often is overlooked, and its activities and damage are not fully appreciated. This 4-page fact sheet was written by John L. Capinera and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in997
Eriophyid mite vector of Rose Rosette Disease (RRD) Phyllocoptes fructiphilus Keifer (Arachnida: Acari: Eriophyidae)
Authors: Hoy Marjorie
Published: September 2020

Phyllocoptes fructiphilus Keifer, a tiny eriophyid mite, is the vector of a devastating viral disease of roses called Rose Rosette Disease (RRD). This mite can be spread by the wind and by contaminated clothing and equipment. It also is possible that it can disperse through phoresy (attaching itself to insects). As a result, the distribution of the mite and RRD is expanding. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Marjorie Hoy and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, May 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in999
Management of Plant-Parasitic Nematodes in Florida Field Corn Production
Authors: Grabau Zane J. , Vann Christopher
Published: September 2020

This 8-page fact sheet written by Zane J. Grabau and Christopher Vann and published by the Department of Entomology and Nematology explains how corn producers can spot nematode symptoms, sample for nematodes, and manage nematode problems.­http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ng014
The Savvy Survey #5: The Process for Developing Survey Questions
Authors: Israel Glenn D. , Gouldthorpe Jessica L.
Published: September 2020

A useful process for developing a high-quality questionnaire follows four steps. Brainstorm questions on a topic. Review the literature for concepts, questions, and indices. Collect ideas for questions and wording choices through focus groups or key informant interviews. And select questions linked to a program’s logic model. Each of these steps is discussed in this 3-page fact sheet written by Glenn D. Israel and Jessica L. Gouldthorpe and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pd065
Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Watermelon
Authors: Elwakil Wael M. , Mossler Mark A.
Published: September 2020

Florida is the only U.S. supplier of watermelons from December to April. Florida watermelons are harvested throughout the year, although the vast majority of production is harvested from May to July. This 26-page fact sheet profiles Florida watermelon crop production and pest management practices. Written by Wael M. Elwakil and Mark A. Mossler, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, August 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi031
Is Our Food Safe from Pesticides?
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: September 2020

Growers of the food supply have adopted the use of integrated pest management (IPM) because it is no longer possible to rely solely on chemical pesticides to prevent unacceptable crop losses. According to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), IPM is the coordinated use of pest and environmental information and available pest control methods to prevent unacceptable levels of damage by the most economical means with the least possible hazard to people, property, and the environment. Scientific IPM strategies give the grower economic incentives for sustaining long-term crop protection with minimal disruption to the environment. The agricultural community typically will use pesticides sparingly as part of the IPM strategy whenever proven alternatives are not available for pest control. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Frederick M. Fishel, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi230
A Multi-Disciplinary Review of Current Sea-Level Rise Research in Florida
Authors: Linhoss Anna Cathey , Chambers Lisa Gardner , Wozniak Kevin , Ankersen Tom
Published: September 2020

Sea-level rise is an issue of paramount importance for the state of Florida due to its lengthy coastline, low relief, high coastal population density, ecologically and economically vital beaches, estuaries, and wetlands, and porous limestone geology. The rate of sea-level rise in Florida generally follows the global average (~3 mm per year) and is slowly gaining public attention as a significant threat to the natural and socioeconomic future of the state. This 18-page multi-disciplinary review provides an annotated bibliographic summary of current peer-reviewed literature regarding sea-level rise in Florida. Written by Anna Cathey Linhoss, Lisa Gardner Chambers, Kevin Wozniak, and Tom Ankersen, and published by the UF Department of Sea Grant, February 2013. 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg125
Deep Problems in Shallow Lakes: Why Controlling Phosphorus Inputs May Not Restore Water Quality
Authors: Havens Karl
Published: September 2020

Florida’s thousands of lakes are shallower than most people realize, and some unique properties of shallow lakes make them challenging to restore if they have been degraded by nutrients or other pollutants. This 4-page fact sheet examines how water managers track nutrients as they cycle through Florida’s lakes. Written by Karl Havens, and published by the UF Department of Sea Grant, January 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg128
Managing High Water Levels in Florida’s Largest Lake: Lake Okeechobee
Authors: Havens Karl
Published: September 2020

This 7-page fact sheet written by Karl E. Havens and published by the Florida Sea Grant College Program, UF/IFAS Extension, provides a history of Lake Okeechobee regulation schedules and an overview of the risks, constraints, and trade-offs that the US Army Corps of Engineers must consider when deciding to release flood water from the lake. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/sg154
Nutrient Cycling in Grazed Pastures
Authors: Silveira Maria L. , Vendramini Joao M. , Da Silva Hiran M. , Azenha Mariana
Published: September 2020

Many forage-based livestock production systems in Florida are characterized by extensive grazing with minimal inputs of commercial fertilizer and supplemental feed. In these systems, adequate soil fertility conditions are essential to sustain forage production. If nutrients become deficient, pasture and animal performance is reduced, and the economic returns of livestock operations may decline. This 3-page fact sheet discusses the different nutrient pathways in grazing pastures to help producers better understand how to promote nutrient cycling and pasture sustainability. Written by Maria L. Silveira, Joao M. B. Vendramini, Hiran M. da Silva, and Mariana Azenha, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, January 2013. 

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss578
Energy Valuation Methods for Biofuels in South Florida: Introduction to Life Cycle Assessment and Emergy Approaches
Authors: Treese, II J. Van , Hanlon Edward A. , Amponsah N. Y. , Izursa J. L. , Capece J. C.
Published: September 2020

This 5-page fact sheet gives an overview of two methods for evaluating energy transformations in biofuels production. The Life Cycle Assessment approach involves measurements affecting greenhouse gases, which can be linked to the energy considerations used in the Emergy Assessment. Although these two methods have their basis in energy or greenhouse gas emission evaluations, their approaches can lead to a reliable judgment regarding a biofuel process. We can use them to evaluate the economic environmental component of a biofuel process, and decide which biofuel processes favor sustainability. The intended audiences of this publication are growers, researchers, students, and any other readers interested in agriculture and ecology. Written by J. Van Treese II, E. A. Hanlon, N. Y. Amponsah, J. L. Izursa, and J. C. Capece, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, March 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss579
Nitrogen Cycling and Management for Romaine and Crisphead Lettuce Grown on Organic Soils
Authors: Santos Luis , Wright Alan L. , Luo Yigang , Lu Huangjun , Odero Dennis Calvin
Published: September 2020

Lettuce has rapid growth and reaches harvest in 60–70 days in South Florida. This leads to high demands for nitrogen fertilization during the short growing season. A good N fertilization scheme should reduce costs, conserve natural resources, and minimize negative environmental impacts. The keys to using fertilizer efficiently are understanding the crop nutrient requirements to predict fertilizer needs and management as well as knowing the appropriate amounts to apply. Lettuce growers also need to know the nutritional status of the crop through soil and plant tissue testing. This 4-page fact sheet was written by Luis Santos, Alan L. Wright, Yigang Luo, Huangjun Lu, and D. Calvin Odero, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss588
Silicon Effects on Resistance of St. Augustinegrass to Southern Chinch Bugs and Plant Disease
Authors: Wright Alan L. , Cherry Ron , Lu Huangjun , Roberts Pamela
Published: September 2020

Silicon (Si) is the second most common element on earth, but it is not considered an essential element for plant growth. However, a growing body of evidence has shown that Si can enhance plant resistance to insect pests. This 5-page fact sheet reports the results of a study to determine if silicon applications to St. Augustinegrass varieties increase the silicon in the plants and how this increased silicon affects development and survival of southern chinch bugs as well as development of plant diseases. Written by Alan L. Wright, Ron Cherry, Huangjun Lu, and Pamela Roberts, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2013.

http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss589
Wastewater and Septic System Management for the COVID-19 Virus: Frequently Asked Questions
Authors: Lusk Mary G.
Published: September 2020

This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences answers common questions about the potential role of wastewater and septic systems in transmission of COVID-19. It is intended as guidance for the general public. Written by Mary G. Lusk. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ss692