RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Biological Control of Weeds: Is it Safe?
Invasive plants are non-native plant species that cause harm in their introduced range. Classical biological control of invasive plants is the use of natural enemies, imported insects and mites or pathogens, to control the target plants. This publication explains the strategies and rules in place to ensure that organisms released for the biological control of weeds are safe and effective.
Released On: 12-02-2021
Production Costs and Profitability for Select Greenhouse Grown Annual Bedding Plants: Partial Enterprise Budgeting and Sensitivity Analysis
The objective of the research described in this publication was to estimate the cost of greenhouse production for selected annual bedding plants and help growers to determine how the particular crop they are growing influences profitability.
Released On: 12-02-2021
A Research-Based Summary on Trace Minerals for Cattle
Producers can utilize mineral supplementation to improve cattle production and herd health, which has the potential to reduce antibiotic usage. This publication presents a summary on trace minerals for cattle. Written by João H. Jabur Bittar and Roberto A. Palomares, and published by the UF/IFAS Veterinary Medicine—Large Animal Clinical Sciences Department, October 2021.
Released On: 12-02-2021
Watermelon Production Budget for North Florida
This publication describes a sample watermelon production budget for a spring season in north Florida. We estimate costs for fixed assets, equipment operation, labor, materials, services, harvesting and marketing. We also estimate yield and potential returns. A budget summary and sensitivity table are provided. A spreadsheet that can serve as a budget template accompanies the manuscript.
Released On: 12-02-2021
Nematode Management Using Sorghum and Its Relatives
Sorghum and sorghum-sudangrass are often used in crop rotation systems in Florida. They produce a source of forage or silage for animal feed, and many cultivars are effective in reducing population levels of root-knot nematodes, which are key nematode pests in Florida as well as many other parts of the world. This article is intended to guide agricultural professionals in making decisions about producing sorghum and its relatives for nematode management.
Released On: 12-01-2021
