Understanding the New School Meal Standards by Jenna Norris, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. Kauwell

“…All meals provided through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs now must be consistent with the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Jenna Norris, Karla P. …”
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Bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis Haworth (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Psychidae) by Brooke L. Moffis, Steven P. Arthurs

“…Many of the preferred host plants do not grow well below the USDA hardiness zone 8A, but due to its wide host range, high female fecundity, and method of dispersal, bagworm can still be problematic in the Florida landscape. …”
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Ananas comosus 'Variegatus' Variegated Pineapple by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…It is a perennial herbaceous plant suitable for USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11. The variegated pineapple is valued for its ornamental appeal, particularly its striking variegated foliage. …”
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Apalachee Crapemyrtle—Lagerstroemia indica × fauriei ‘Apalachee’ by Gary W. Knox

“…It grows as an upright to vase-shaped multi-stemmed tree in USDA Cold Hardiness Zones 7a-9b. This 2-page fact sheet was written by Gary W. …”
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Iris tectorum Japanese Roof Iris, Wall Iris by Edward Gilman, David Marshall

“…The plant features light-green, coarse-textured foliage and blue flowers that bloom in the spring. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10 and can be planted year-round in zones 7 to 10. …”
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Understanding the New School Meal Standards by Jenna Norris, Karla P. Shelnutt, Gail P. Kauwell

“…All meals provided through the School Breakfast and National School Lunch Programs now must be consistent with the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Jenna Norris, Karla P. …”
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Natural Area Weeds: Skunkvine (Paederia foetida) by Kenneth A. Langeland, R. K. Stocker, D. M. Brazis

“…Native to eastern and southern Asia, skunkvine is an invasive plant species introduced to the USDA Field Station near Brooksville before 1897. …”
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Natural Area Weeds: Old World Climbing Fern (Lygodium microphyllum) by Kenneth A. Langeland, Jeffery Hutchinson

“…It’s also regulated by laws of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) as a Florida Noxious Weed and by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) as a Federal Noxious Weed. It may be the most serious threat to Florida’s natural areas. …”
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Iris tectorum Japanese Roof Iris, Wall Iris by Edward Gilman, David Marshall

“…The plant features light-green, coarse-textured foliage and blue flowers that bloom in the spring. It thrives in USDA hardiness zones 6 through 10 and can be planted year-round in zones 7 to 10. …”
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Tibouchina granulosa Purple Glory Tree by Edward Gilman

“…Emphasis is placed on its suitability for USDA hardiness zones 10B through 11. Original publication date October, 1999. …”
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Florida Citrus Rootstock Selection Guide, 3rd Edition by William S. Castle, Kim D. Bowman, Jude W. Grosser, Stephen H. Futch, James H. Graham

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Dispersal of Oxyops vitiosa: A Biological Control Agent of Melaleuca in Florida by William A. Overholt, Paul D. Pratt

“… In 1986, USDA/ARS scientists at the Invasive Plant Research Laboratory in Fort Lauderdale started a classical biological control program against melaleuca. …”
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Roystonea regia: Royal Palm by Timothy K. Broschat

“…It is considered cold hardy to about 28°F or USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 10A. This species quickly grows to heights of 50–70 ft., with a spread of 20–25 ft., and has a smooth light gray trunk up to 2 ft. in diameter. …”
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Formation of Citrus Canker Lesions by Jamie D. Burrow, Megan M. Dewdney, Ajia M. Paolillio, Tim D. Riley

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Ipomoea stolonifera Fiddle-Leaf Morning Glory by Edward Gilman

“…Additionally, it discusses the plant’s adaptability to various soil types and its year-round planting suitability in USDA hardiness zones 8 through 11. Original publication date October 1999. …”
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Southern Escambia County, Florida's Urban Forests by Francisco Escobedo, Sebastian Varela, Christina Staudhammer, Benjamin Thompson

“…FOR231, a 12-page illustrated fact sheet by Francisco Escobedo, Sebastian Varela, Christina Staudhammer, and Benjamin Thompson, reports on analysis of tree data using USDA Forest Service's Urban Forest Effects (UFORE) model, to help urban foresters, residents, and planners assess several aspects of their urban forests and compare southern Escambia County’s urban forest with forests in other cities in the state of Florida. …”
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2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Tristeza Decline by Ozgur Batuman, Amit Levy, Mark E. Hilf, Peggy J. Sieburth, William O. Dawson, Ronald H. Brlansky

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Natural Area Weeds: Skunkvine (Paederia foetida) by Kenneth A. Langeland, R. K. Stocker, D. M. Brazis

“…Native to eastern and southern Asia, skunkvine is an invasive plant species introduced to the USDA Field Station near Brooksville before 1897. …”
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Mexican Sycamore (Platanus mexicana) by Gary W. Knox

“…However, Mexican sycamore grows well as far north as USDA Cold Hardiness Zone 8b in Texas and Florida. …”
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Bagworm, Thyridopteryx ephemeraeformis Haworth (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Psychidae) by Brooke L. Moffis, Steven P. Arthurs

“…Many of the preferred host plants do not grow well below the USDA hardiness zone 8A, but due to its wide host range, high female fecundity, and method of dispersal, bagworm can still be problematic in the Florida landscape. …”
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