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Understanding FDACS Pesticide Inspections

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PI298/PI298by Brett Wells Bultemeier, Emily Kraus, Tamara James, and Neil RichmondApril 19, 2024Pesticide enforcement in Florida is performed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS). As part of their enforcement duties, inspections of facilities, vehicles, and even people using pesticides falls under their authority. These inspections can be random or purpose driven, but all utilize the same forms to guide inspectors. Understanding the content on these forms, and purpose behind the inspections can better prepare those professionals who use pesticides to be compliant with the rules. This publication can be used to perform mock inspections and better understand the inspection process for all. Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Understanding Parent Verification and Its Uses in Beef Cattle

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AN393/AN393by Felipe A. C. C. Silva, Mark Mauldin, and Angela M. Gonella-DiazaApril 19, 2024This publication aims to provide guidance on how to perform successful samples collection and shipping for parent verification. Written by Felipe A. C. C. Silva, Mark Mauldin, and Angela M. Gonella-Diaza, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, April 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Herping Adventures: A Guide to Exploring and Documenting Reptiles and Amphibians with iNaturalist

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UW517/WEC461by Brittany M. Mason, Ty Smith, and Corey T. CallaghanApril 16, 2024The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of reptiles and amphibians, or "herping," and, further, how to leverage iNaturalist to document herp observations and contribute to science. The intended audience is anyone who is interested in the natural world and wants to learn more about observing herps, identifying herps, and contributing to science by adding their observations to iNaturalist.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality

Climate Change: Effects on Salinity in Florida’s Estuaries and Responses of Oysters, Seagrass, and Other Animal and Plant Life

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SG138/SGEF-218 by Ashley R. Smyth, H. Dail Laughinghouse, Laura K. Reynolds, Edward V. Camp, and Karl HavensApril 15, 2024Florida’s economically important estuaries could be heavily impacted by sea-level rise and altered river flow, both caused by climate change. The resulting higher salinity, or saltiness of the water, could harm plants and animals, alter fish, and bird habitat, and reduce the capacity of estuaries to provide such important services as seafood production and the protection of shorelines from erosion. This publication contains information for stakeholders, students, scientists, and environmental agencies interested in understanding how changes in salinity impact Florida’s estuaries.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality

Clickbait

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WC453/AEC792by Nicole Patten, Ricky Telg, and Kevin KentApril 11, 2024This publication provides an overview of clickbait and its characteristics. The publication also discusses a few implications of clickbait use. Written by Nicole Patten, Ricky Telg, and Kevin Kent, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, March 2024.Critical Issue: Other

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