Using Your Handheld Lawn and Garden Sprayer by Frederick M. Fishel

“…Fishel, advises homeowners in choosing the right type of handheld sprayer and using it properly. Includes examples and additional sources of information. …”
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Design and Construction of Screened Wells for Agricultural Irrigation Systems by Brian Boman, Sanjay Shukla, J. D. Hardin

“… Circular 1454, a 12-page illustrated publication, describes the proper design of screened wells to ensure compatibility with the rest of the irrigation system and long life, efficiency, and economic operation. …”
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Response to a Suspected Toxin-Induced Fish Kill by Ruth Francis-Floyd, Christopher Brooks, Denise Petty

“… VM148, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Ruth Francis-Floyd, Christopher Brooks, and Denise Petty, describes the proper steps to take in the event of a catastrophic fish kill: samples to take, documentation that will be needed for investigation, and appropriate authorities to notify if a toxic compound is suspected. …”
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Weed Management in Pecan by Peter J. Dittmar, Jeffrey G. Williamson

“…Weed interference can be minimized with proper cultural practices and herbicides. This revised 5-page fact sheet was written by Peter J. …”
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Weed Management in Pecan by Peter J. Dittmar, Jeffrey G. Williamson

“…Weed interference can be minimized with proper cultural practices and herbicides. This revised 5-page fact sheet was written by Peter J. …”
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Phytophthora Root Rot on Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Norma C. Flor, Douglas A. Phillips, Philip F. Harmon

“…Worldwide, P. cinnamomi is a devastating pathogen of approximately 5,000 woody plant host species. For blueberry growers in Florida, PRR is a persistent problem that is currently managed through careful site selection, preparation, and routine Phytophthora-specific fungicide applications.  …”
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Interplanting Secondary Crops into Existing Strawberry Fields. by John R. Duval, E. A. Golden, Alicia Whidden

“… To increase the utility of land preparation, existing plastic mulch, and micro-irrigation, strawberry growers in the Plant City area often plant secondary crops among winter annual strawberries. …”
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Field Diagnosis of Citrus Root Weevil Damage by Stephen H. Futch, Clayton W. McCoy, James H. Graham, Larry W. Duncan, Herbert N. Nigg

“…Among the eight weevil species that have been identified in Florida citrus groves, five have some potential to cause economic problems for nurserymen and commercial growers. …”
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Profitability of Citrus Tree Greenhouse Production Systems in Florida by Carlos Soils, Hayk Khachatryan, Richard Beeson

“… Nurseries are a vital part of the citrus industry in Florida, providing growers with trees for replanting and expanding citrus groves. …”
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Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Fertilizer Spill Prevention by Orlando A. Diaz, Samira H. Daroub, Ronald W. Rice, Timothy A. Lang, Ming Chen

“…Spill prevention of P fertilizers is a BMP that is widely implemented by growers in the EAA. This BMP is easily implemented and can have an immediate impact on reducing off-farm P loads. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: An Introduction to Thrips by Nicole Casusa, Hugh Smith

“…This 2-page guide asks and answers the key thrips questions that allow growers to distinguish between chilli thrips, common blossom thrips, and Western flower thrips to more effectively battle against these destructive pests. …”
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Consumers' Response to "Neonic-Free" and Other Insect Pollinator Promotions on Ornamental Plants by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn

“…But many nursery and greenhouse growers use neonic-based pesticide control measures because they are effective, inexpensive, and cause less environmental damage than other insecticides. …”
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Best Management Practices in the Everglades Agricultural Area: Fertilizer Spill Prevention by Orlando A. Diaz, Samira H. Daroub, Ronald W. Rice, Timothy A. Lang, Ming Chen

“…Spill prevention of P fertilizers is a BMP that is widely implemented by growers in the EAA. This BMP is easily implemented and can have an immediate impact on reducing off-farm P loads. …”
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Strawberries: Main Pests and Beneficials in Florida by Silvia I. Rondon, James F. Price, Daniel J. Cantliffe

“…Strawberry plants are quickly established two weeks after the transplanting irrigation is turned off. This is the time growers must begin to scout their fields at least once a week to assess the status of pests, such as spider mites, cyclamen mites, lepidopterous larvae, aphids, thrips, and sap beetles. …”
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Understanding and Applying Chelated Fertilizers Effectively Based on Soil pH by Guodong Liu, Edward Hanlon, Yuncong Li

“…This 7-page fact sheet provides an overview of chelated fertilizers and considerations for their use to county Extension faculty, growers, and students who are interested in commercial crop production. …”
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Field Diagnosis of Citrus Root Weevil Damage by Stephen H. Futch, Clayton W. McCoy, James H. Graham, Larry W. Duncan, Herbert N. Nigg

“…Among the eight weevil species that have been identified in Florida citrus groves, five have some potential to cause economic problems for nurserymen and commercial growers. …”
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Insect and Mite Integrated Pest Management in Florida Cotton by Joseph E. Funderburk, Nicole Casuso, Norman C. Leppla, Michael Donahoe

“…The purpose of this 14-page guide written by Joseph Funderburk, Nicole Casuso, Norman Leppla, and Michael Donahoe and published by the Department of Entomology and Nematology is to provide Florida cotton growers a selected set of options for integrated pest management of insects and mites in cotton fields. …”
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Estimated Costs and Regional Economic Impacts of the Oriental Fruit Fly (Bactrocera dorsalis) Outbreak in Miami-Dade County, Florida by Sergio Alvarez, Edward A. Evans, Alan W. Hodges

“…As part of the effort to eradicate the fruit fly, growers and packers in the quarantine area are required to sign a compliance agreement that outlines the procedures necessary for harvesting, handling, and postharvest processing of agricultural products that may serve as hosts for any life cycle of the fruit fly. …”
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Factors Affecting Phosphorus Leaching and Groundwater Concentrations for the Plasticulture Vegetable-Production System by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. Hendricks, Thomas A. Obreza, Willie Harris

“…For example, while it is generally accepted that both irrigation and fertilizer P impact groundwater P, growers often ask if controlling one is more advantageous than the other in their efforts to reduce P leaching. …”
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Understanding and Applying Chelated Fertilizers Effectively Based on Soil pH by Guodong Liu, Edward Hanlon, Yuncong Li

“…This 7-page fact sheet provides an overview of chelated fertilizers and considerations for their use to county Extension faculty, growers, and students who are interested in commercial crop production. …”
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