FARMERS-HERDERS CONFLICTS AND FOOD INSECURITY IN NIGERIA by DAUPAMOWEI HENRY ASANEBI

“…Furthermore, given the rise in tensions between farmers and herdsmen and the significant implications for the nation, the study recommends the Nigerian government enact stringent agricultural policies that support agricultural activities in order to ensure food security while also providing grazing lands for herders in their area. …”
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Analysis of Forest Cover in the Tumba-Lediima Nature Reserve (RTL-DRC) by Sylvestre Frey, André Musas A Musas, Nestor Anzola Kibamba, Sebastien Kidushi Mboma, Tege Simboni Simboni, Djonive Munene Asidi

“…Using Landsat 7 and 8 satellite imagery, combined with NDVI calculation and supervised classifications validated by a high Kappa coefficient, this study provides an accurate mapping of land cover change. The results reveal an alarming reduction in primary forest cover, accompanied by an increase in secondary forests and fallow land, suggesting limited potential for regeneration. …”
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Using Recyclable Water Containment Areas (RWCAs) to Treat Agricultural Stormwater Runoff For Watersheds: A Concept Paper by Edward A. Hanlon

“…Develop a means by which private land owners/growers can benefit from assisting with the management of water at the watershed level for control of non-urban stormwater runoff, nutrient sequestering, and soil quality improvement. …”
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Reviewing Youth Development Principles As Applied to the 4-H Youth Development Program by Joy C. Jordan, Marilyn Norman

“… Because 4-H is the youth development arm of Land Grant University outreach, 4-H youth development professionals are responsible for knowing and applying to their programs the most current and valid information regarding support for the growth and development of the youth in their communities. …”
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Conservation Subdivision: Post-construction Phase-Engaging Residents by Daniel Feinberg, Mark Hostetler

“…In this document, we focus on conserving biodiversity when land is subdivided, constructed, and occupied. This 6-page fact sheet was written by Daniel Feinberg and Mark Hostetler and published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2013. …”
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Control of Common Groundsel in Florida Container Nurseries by Alejandro Bolques, Jeffrey G. Norcini, James Aldrich, Courtney E. Gist

“…Seed can germinate only a few days after they land on the container medium surface (Figure 1). …”
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Lyonia lucida, Fetterbush by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana

“…Quintana, describes this native evergreen shrub found along margins of damp swamp lands and ponds as far north as Virginia, south to Florida, and west to Louisiana — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Identification of the primary pollution sources and dominant influencing factors of soil heavy metals using a random forest model optimized by genetic algorithm coupled with geodet... by Tong Liu, Mingshi Wang, Mingya Wang, Qinqing Xiong, Luhao Jia, Wanqi Ma, Shaobo Sui, Wei Wu, Xiaoming Guo

“…This study analyzed soil HM samples from 53 different land use types in Jiaozuo City, Henan Province, China. …”
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Detection of Masses in Mammogram Images Based on the Enhanced RetinaNet Network With INbreast Dataset by Wang M, Liu R, Luttrell IV J, Zhang C, Xie J

“…Mingzhao Wang,1 Ran Liu,1 Joseph Luttrell IV,2 Chaoyang Zhang,2 Juanying Xie1 1School of Computer Science, Shaanxi Normal University, Xian, People’s Republic of China; 2School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, Hattiesburg, MS, USACorrespondence: Juanying Xie, School of Computer Science, Shaanxi Normal University, No. 620, West Chang’an Avenue, Chang’an District, Xi’an, 710119, Shaanxi, People’s Republic of China, Tel +86 13088965815, Email xiejuany@snnu.edu.cn Chaoyang Zhang, School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering, University of Southern Mississippi, 118 College Drive, Hattiesburg, MS, 39406-0001, USA, Email chaoyang.zhang@usm.eduPurpose: Breast cancer is the most common major public health problems of women in the world. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Watermelon by Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“… FAES leased a tract of land near Leesburg, Florida in 1930 for watermelon research. …”
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Management of Pine Forests for Selected Wildlife in Florida by Wayne R. Marion, George W. Tanner, Holly K. Ober, Matthew Werner

“… As the total number of forested acres in Florida goes down, it becomes more important that land being managed for timber production also be able to sustain healthy wildlife populations. …”
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Florida's Renewable Forest Resources by Douglas R. Carter, Eric J. Jokela

“… Florida's forests are a vigorous and dynamic resource, covering 16.2 million acres or 47% of Florida's total land base, contributing over $7 billion annually to the state's economy. …”
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Introduction to Geographic Information Systems by John Lagrosa, Chris Demers, Michael Andreu

“…A GIS can be used in land management to document existing conditions, plan future operations, and archive completed work. …”
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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

“…Written by Chris Marble, Joe Neal, and Andy Senesac, and published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department. …”
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Solutions for Small Farmers and Home Gardens: Building a Low-Cost Vertical Soilless System for Production of Small Vegetable and Fruit Crops by Bielinski M. Santos, Teresa P. Salame-Donoso, Shawn C. Arango

“…Arango, provides written and graphic instructions on how to build a homemade vertical soilless (hydroponic) growing system (also known as “bottle grow”) to produce vegetables and small fruit crops at a fraction of the cost of commercially available systems, without occupying premium agricultural land and by utilizing materials available in the home and local hardware store. …”
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Financial Management and Performance of Banks in Kabale District A Case Study of Stanbic Bank Kabale. by Alinda, Joanita

“…This also involves managing risks and monitoring the financial performance; including budgeting and reporting on these functions both internally and externally (Queens Land Financial Practice. The financial management culture of an organization starts with the actions of the executive director, but it is fully realized in the design of the business process that the organization adopts. …”
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Propagation and Production of Atlantic St. Johnswort by Mack Thetford, Debbie Miller

“…Atlantic St. Johnswort occurs in sandy woods, scrub, and coastal dunes from south Florida to the Carolinas. …”
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Perfect Meals with Pressure Cooking by Paula G. Harris-Swiatko, Karla P. Shelnutt, Amy Simonne, Sarah M. Ellis

“…Delicious, healthy meals are just minutes away with this handy device! This 4-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Paula G. …”
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Evaluating different drought products for assessing drought and implications on agriculture in Nepal by Shishir Chaulagain, Manoj Lamichhane, Urusha Chaulagain, Sushant Gyawali, Sadina Shrestha, Vishnu Prasad Pandey

“…Using satellite-based and model-based SM observations Soil Moisture Active Passive (SMAP), Soil Moisture and Ocean Salinity (SMOS), Global Land Data Assimilation System (GLDAS-2.1), Famine Early Warning Systems Network Land Data Assimilation System (FLDAS)) along with climatology and discharge measurements, we examine the spatial and temporal drought patterns. …”
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Temporal Analysis of Changes in Anthropogenic Emissions and Urban Heat Islands during COVID-19 Restrictions in Gauteng Province, South Africa by Lerato Shikwambana, Mahlatse Kganyago, Paidamwoyo Mhangara

“…Using multisource data from Sentinel-5P, MERRA-2, and MODIS, this study assessed the short-term trends in emissions and land surface temperature in South Africa’s economic hub, i.e., Gauteng Province. …”
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