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RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Rice Blast Disease
MB009/MB009by Nalleli Garcia, Rachel Kalicharan, and Jessie Fernandez GarciaOctober 11, 2024The purpose of this document is to increase awareness of rice blast disease by describing its lifestyle, symptoms, and current disease mitigation practices. Given that the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) plays a vital role in rice cultivation, this publication is also intended for Florida rice growers to be used as a diagnostic field guide in the identification and management of rice blast disease. Written by Nalleli Garcia, Rachel Kalicharan, and Jessie Fernandez Garcia, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Microbiology and Cell Science, September 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management: Concepts of Partial Budgeting Analysis
FE1157/FE1157by Yetian Cai, Yi Li, Weizhe Weng, and Zhengfei GuanOctober 11, 2024Pests have long posed a serious challenge in agricultural ecosystems, inflicting substantial economic losses on a global scale. In agricultural production, pests are often associated with crop yield losses, leading to a reduction in farm profits. This initial publication in the An Introduction to Economic Analysis of Pest Management series aims to educate agricultural producers, Extension agents, and researchers in other disciplines about partial budgeting analysis. Partial budgeting analysis is a fundamental tool widely used to analyze the economic viability of adopting various pest-management strategies. Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Monitoring for Amoebic Disease (Malpighamoeba mellificae) in Honey Bee Colonies
IN1431/ENY-2112by Hannah N. Gurland, James C. Fulton, Marley E. Iredale, Amy Vu, and Julia St. AmantOctober 8, 2024Digestive health is an overlooked but vital component of the success of Western honey bee (Apis mellifera) colonies. Viral, bacterial, fungal, and protozoal infections can inhibit nutrient uptake and waste elimination by the honey bee digestive tract. Active management requires monitoring honey bee health on an individual and colony basis, providing adequate nutrition, and controlling for other pests and diseases. One organism that has gained recent attention is Malpighamoeba mellificae. This publication describes how to detect M. mellificae in A. mellifera colonies.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Roles and Responsibilities of the Florida Extension Specialist
WC471/AEC809by Matt Benge, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Saqib Mukhtar, Karla P. Shelnutt, LaToya O’Neal, Maia McGuire, Shannon J. Horrillo, and Peyton N. BeattieOctober 8, 2024This publication was created to help Florida Extension specialists and their mentors in understanding their roles and responsibilities and the way their expertise fits within the Florida Cooperative Extension Service (FCES). Written by Matt Benge, Karlibeth Leitheiser, Saqib Mukhtar, Karla P. Shelnutt, LaToya O’Neal, Maia McGuire, Shannon J. Horrillo, and Peyton N. Beattie, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, September 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals
Coexisting with Venomous Snakes
UW524/WEC466by Brandon M. Bourassa, Bryan D. Hughes, Steve A. Johnson, and Basil V. Iannone IIIOctober 8, 2024Urban landscapes are expanding, increasing the wildland-urban interface and leading to more frequent wildlife-human conflict. This publication discusses how to reduce conflict venomous snakes. We first discuss the ecological benefits of these species and then provide suggestions on how to limit conflicts with them. The overarching goal of this publication is to increase the likelihood of coexistence between humans and venomous snakes.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality