RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Rendimiento y desempeño hortícola de semillas desnudas de calabaza en el sur de Florida
HS1463by Geoffrey Meru, Yuqing Fu, Monique Scoggin, Carlos F. Balerdi, Laura Vasquez y Teresa OlczykMay 25th, 2023Las semillas de calabaza (Cucurbita pepo L.) con una fina cubierta se llaman semillas desnudas y se han convertido en un ingrediente popular para la elaboración de alimentos. Son ricas en aceite, proteínas y ácidos grasos insaturados. Su consumo reporta beneficios para la salud, incluyendo la reducción del riesgo de ciertos tipos de cáncer. A pesar de su creciente popularidad en EE. UU., este insumo es importado, de ahí la necesidad de identificar/desarrollar cultivares adaptados a las condiciones locales. Este artículo informa sobre el rendimiento y desempeño hortícola de dos cultivares de semillas desnudas de calabaza en el sur de Florida con las condiciones de crecimiento de primavera.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Identification of Grass Weed Seedlings Commonly Found in Florida Sugarcane: A Quick Reference Guide
AG470by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian KammererMay 24th, 2023This article describes proper identification of grass weed seedlings associated with sugarcane in Florida to assist growers with selecting effective control measures. Written by Calvin Odero, Matthew VanWeelden, and Christian Kammerer, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Plant Growth Regulators as a Management Tool in Cotton Production
AG471by Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, and Ravinder SinghMay 23rd, 2023This article aims to inform cotton producers, Extension agents, crop advisors, and consultants about the role and management approaches of plant growth regulators in cotton production. Written by Kulpreet Singh, Hardeep Singh, Libbie Johnson, Ethan Carter, Lakesh Sharma, and Ravinder Singh, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
Colorectal Cancer Prevention: How to Screen for Colorectal Cancer and Why 45 Is the New 50 When It Comes to Screening
FY1523by Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. ElliottMay 23rd, 2023This article is for adults at average risk of getting colorectal cancer. This article is meant to help readers understand primary prevention and risk reduction approaches. Written by Melissa J. Vilaro, Valeria Westring, and Rebecca M. Elliott, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2023.Critical Issue: Nutrition, Health and Food Safety
Characteristics of Commercial Urban Agriculture in Florida
FY1522by Catherine G. CampbellMay 21st, 2023This publication provides an overview of the size, production methods, and market channels used by urban farms in Florida. It discusses urban farmers’ perceptions of barriers, opportunities, and needs for their operations. Written by Catherine G. Campbell, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2023.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems
