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Begonias from Cuttings

Begonias are easy to propagate through shoot cuttings and leaf cuttings. The clones will have the same traits as the mother plant.

Food and Water for New Chicks

Chicks can survive up to two or three days without eating or drinking right after hatching because they are able to utilize the nutrients remaining in their retained yolk sac during this time. This is how hatcheries can ship chicks all over the country with little or no mortality.

Living Shorelines for Erosion Control and More

Salt marshes, mangroves, seagrasses, and oyster reefs effectively prevent erosion by creating complex surfaces that dampen wave energy and trap sediments. They also provide additional ecosystem functions that benefit society.

Caimito Harvest

Clip fully mature fruit from the stem when the skin color turns dull and is slightly wrinkled and soft. Open the fruit by cutting in half and spoon out the pulp. Eat it fresh, or in fruit salads or sorbets.

Coconuts and Hurricane Prep

If you have coconut palms, prepare for a storm by harvesting all the nuts. Remove only dead leaves. The nuts and the leaves can act as missiles, so dispose of prunings safely.

RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS

Safe Tractor Operations: More Tractor Safety Tips

AE603/AE603by Serap Gorucu, Carol J. Lehtola, and Charles M. BrownJuly 12, 2024This publication from the Safe Tractor Operations series discusses tips for maneuvering tractors, hazards of filling gas cans, hand signals, handling large hay bales, and more. Written by Serap Gorucu, Carol J. Lehtola, and Charles M. Brown, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, June 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Safe Tractor Operations: Tractor Operator Checklist

AE604/AE604by Serap Gorucu, Carol J. Lehtola, and Charles M. BrownJuly 12, 2024An operator checklist is provided at the end of this publication from the Safe Tractor Operations series. This checklist is designed so that it can be kept as a record of a tractor operator’s training. Written by Serap Gorucu, Carol J. Lehtola, and Charles M. Brown, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, June 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Fowl Adenovirus Hepatitis (IBH and HHS): An Emerging Poultry Disease

VM263/VM263by Gary D. Butcher and Mohamed HossinyJuly 9, 2024The intended audience for this publication is commercial poultry producers and poultry veterinarians. This publication aims to provide an update and summary of fowl adenovirus hepatitis. Written by Gary D. Butcher and Mohamed Hossiny, and published by the UF College of Veterinary Medicine, UF/IFAS Extension, July 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

Leading Teams #3: Forming

WC457/AEC796by Laura L. Greenhaw, Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Matthew GoldJuly 9, 2024This third article in the Leading Teams series describes the forming stage teams experience when they are initially assembled. This article describes expected experiences for teams in the forming stage, as well as practical tips for both team members and leaders to successfully support a team through the stage. Written by Laura L. Greenhaw, Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, and Matthew Gold, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, April 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals

Measuring Agriculture Research and Development Return on Investment: Relevance for Florida

FE1148/FE1148by Julia Delaney Ulrich, Suzanne Thornsbury, Christa Court, and Amanda B. HeinzmannJuly 8, 2024This publication describes why science and research are critical to the future success of agriculture. It provides an overview of challenges to evaluating outcomes of research investments and some common approaches to measuring returns. The authors summarize emerging federal science and research priorities significant for Florida agriculture. The publication is intended as a helpful reference for Florida producers, taxpayers, and state government agencies. It is part of a series that examines federal policies relevant to specialty crops.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

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