Seashore Paspalum Management for Home Lawn Use in Florida by Laurie E. Trenholm, Joseph Bryan Unruh

“…Management of seashore paspalum differs from that for most other warm-season grasses in some key areas. These include: fertilization, mowing, irrigation, herbicides , insect and disease problems, and establishment requirements. …”
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Crataegus marshallii, Parsley Hawthorn by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana, Robert J. Northrop

“…Quintana, and Robert Northrop, describes this small native tree found in open to partially shaded areas along the moist edges or slopes of floodplains, river banks, and wet woodlands throughout the southeastern United States — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Biology and Management of Liverwort (Marchantia polymorpha) in Ornamental Crop Production by Stephen Christoper Marble, Marc S. Frank, Dail Dail Laughinghouse, Shawn T. Steed, Nathan S. Boyd

“…This article is the result of numerous consultations with FL growers seeking advice on management options for this species in nurseries, containers, and in greenhouses and other production areas. …”
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A global agenda for advancing freshwater biodiversity research by Aventino, Kasangaki

“…Inspired by a global consultation, we identify 15 pressing priority needs, grouped into five research areas, in an effort to support informed stewardship of freshwater biodiversity. …”
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Creative citizenship and the public policy process by Lee Stephen

“…The paper outlines a manifesto for Creative Citizenship that would allow for a more targeted application on those areas of public policy where the features of Creative Citizenship might be seen to be making a positive difference.…”
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Red Heart Disease in Pines Caused by Porodaedalea (Phellinus) pini in Florida by Yin-Tse Huang, Jeffrey Eickwort, Jiri Hulcr

“…This 3-page fact sheet written by Yin-Tse Huang, Jeffrey Eickwort, and Jiri Hulcr and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation describes the disease and provides some tips to manage it in areas where it could cause problems for people. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fr425 …”
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Evaluating Private Lands for Conservation of Wildlife by Martin B. Main, Mark E. Hostetler, Annisa Karim

“…We have listed seven broad criteria for consideration when evaluating and prioritizing areas for wildlife. This document is WEC 164, one of a series of the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS), University of Florida. …”
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Little Fire Ant, Wasmannia auropunctata (Roger) (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Formicidae) by Shawn Brooks, J. C. Nickerson

“…With the reduction in the use of these persistent pesticide chemicals populations of little fire ants have been allowed to increase, and in some areas, to develop into a serious problem.  This document is EENY-139 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular No. 248), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Discovering 4-H Member Project Book by Joy Cantrell Jordan, Colleen Brown, Alisa Frye

“…This book has many activities in all the different program areas. This document is  one of a series of the Family, Youth and Community Sciences Department, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Myeloid Leukosis (J-virus) - An International Broiler Industry Concern by Gary D. Butcher, Richard D. Miles

“…This ALV subgroup J virus (ALV-J), which is identified as the etiologic agent for ML, has caused substantial losses in heavy breeders in many areas of the world. This document is VM131, one of a series of the Veterinary Medicine-Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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The Role of GMOs in Trade Disputes by Andrew Schmitz, Charles Moss, Won Koo

“…Research presented during the conference focused on three areas: (1) technical aspects of GMOs and their international impacts, (2) property rights surrounding GMOs and identity preservation costs associated with keeping marketing channels segmented, and (3) consumer education related to GMOs. …”
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Herbicide Application Techniques for Woody Plant Control by Jason Ferrell, Ken Langeland, Brent Sellers

“… The progression of trees and other woody plants into pastures, fencerows, ditch banks, rights-of-way and other areas is a common occurrence. These woody species can be particularly troublesome and require control since they will compromise fence intregrity, impede canal drainage, interfere with transmission of electricity, and some species (such as cherry trees) are highly poisonous to livestock. …”
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ANOVA OPTIMIZATION OF DRILL BIT TEMPERATURE IN DRILLING OF PURE AND CARBON BLACK REINFORCED HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE by ALPER UYSAL

“… High density polyethylene materials have many application areas in automotive, aviation, electrical and electronic etc. industries. …”
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Avoiding Corrosion Problems in Florida by Virginia Peart

“…In a humid climate, especially in coastal areas where moisture is saline or salty, corrosion can occur readily. …”
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Use of Glyphosate and Herbicide Alternatives for Weed Control in Florida Landscape Planting Beds by Chris Marble, Joe Neal, Andy Senesac

“… This new 10-page article is written for landscape professionals and those maintaining landscape areas to guide them in selecting alternatives to glyphosate (the active ingredient in RoundUp®) for postemergence weed control in Florida. …”
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Tropical Soda Apple: Biology, Ecology and Management of a Noxious Weed in Florida by Brent Sellers, Jay Ferrell, J. Jeffrey Mullahey, Pat Hogue

“…Jeffrey Mullahey, and Pat Hogue, informs readers about this serious weed problem in perennial grass pastures and native areas of Florida. It details the weed's taxonomy, biology, ecology, chemical control, biological control and management. …”
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Legal Positivism, AI, and the Modern Legal Landscape: Challenges in Education, Research, and Practice by Agnė Juškevičiūtė-Vilienė

“…In a world that is constantly evolving and modernising, new technologies and automation mean rapid progress in many areas of society, including law. This article aims to discuss whether artificial intelligence will have an impact on legal positivism by influencing the legal profession. …”
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Alternative Opportunities for Small Farms: Peach and Nectarine Production Review by Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy A. Olmstead, Jeffery G. Williamson, Jose Xavier Chaparro, Juanita Popenoe

“… This 4-page document discusses peach and nectarine cultivars released by the University of Florida, and how these cultivars increase the potential for expansion of commercial peach and nectarine acreage throughout different areas of Florida. Written by Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, Jeff Williamson, Jose Chaparro, and Juanita Popenoe and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department. …”
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A Guide to Scale Insect Identification by Stephen H. Futch, C.W. McCoy, C.C. Childers

“…Increases in scale insect populations involve multiple factors including: a) disruption of biological control by weather; b) infestation of areas by scale insects where natural enemies do not exist; and c) disruption of natural enemies by the repeated use of non-selective pesticides. …”
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Improving Savings and Health by Maintaining Your Home at a Ready-to-Sell Level by Randall A. Cantrell

“…We never know when the market will allow for bidding wars on the price of homes, which was the case in some areas before the recent housing crisis. Similarly, we never know when we will have to make a decision about whether or not to move our family. …”
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