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

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

SS739/SL525by Mary G. LuskOctober 8, 2024The purpose of this guide is to provide tips for how to check, maintain, and use your septic system in the days leading up to a hurricane and immediately after any associated flooding. This guide is intended for residents who have a residential septic system connected to their home. Written by Mary G. Lusk, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, October 2024.Critical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply

IN364/EENY207 by Robert E. WoodruffOctober 8, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

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

EP599/ENH1335 by Terra Freeman, Tiare Silvasy, Lynn Barber, Tom Wichman, Claire Lewis, Tina McIntyre, Jacqlyn Rivas, Jen Marvin, and Esen MomolOctober 8, 2024This publication is intended to educate homeowners on environmentally friendly ways to enhance soil fertility for vegetables, herbs, and fruits in the home landscape. It discusses strategies for recycling nutrients in place or via composting systems to create productive edible landscapes with less waste. Adopting these methods into your landscape maintenance routine will build organic matter and add nutrients to the soil naturally.Critical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply

WI010/AE65 by Dorota Z. Haman and Fedro S. ZazuetaOctober 8, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Agriculture Water Critical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply

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

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

IN038/SP228 by Russ MizellOctober 8, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

IN396/EENY240 by G. W. Dekle and T. R. FasuloOctober 8, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

IN324/EENY-167 by G. B. EdwardsOctober 8, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

IN334/EENY177 by Henry S. DybasOctober 8, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

NG014/ENY-001 by Zane J. Grabau and Christopher VannOctober 8, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Management for Commercial audience(s). Published by Integrated Pest Management Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

FE1009/FE1009 by Tatiana Borisova, Laura A. Warner, Weizhe Weng, Jennison Searcy, Anil Kumar Chaudhary, Michael DukesOctober 8, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Urban WaterCritical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply

FE1156/FE1156by Weizhe Weng, Andrea Albertin, and Yilin ZhuangOctober 8, 2024Safe drinking water is a fundamental requirement for human health and well-being. This publication is part of a series that aims to illuminate the critical issues surrounding drinking water quality and Florida’s drinking water system. We introduce the different categories of Florida’s drinking water system and discuss relevant federal and state-level regulations for each category. Information sources and channels are provided for readers to access drinking water information in their communities. The content is designed to benefit a diverse audience, including researchers, communications and outreach experts, environmental professionals, healthcare providers, and policymakers. It seeks to clarify the facts and explain the regulatory framework governing drinking water systems, identify areas that require targeted extension programs, and aid in the development of outreach materials to ensure the provision of safe drinking water.Critical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply

AE481/AE481 by Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. DukesOctober 8, 2024This Net Irrigation Requirements for Florida Turfgrass Lawns series explains the process of estimating net irrigation requirements for Florida turfgrasses. The process used here gives a long-term (30-year) historical analysis of turfgrass monthly net irrigation requirements. This article shows the calculation of evapotranspiration for selected sites throughout the state (plus one in Alabama, to cover the west side of the Florida Panhandle). Written by Consuelo C. Romero, Bernard Cardenas, and Michael D. Dukes, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised August 2024.Critical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply

IN365/EENY208 by F. W. Mead and J. L. HerringOctober 8, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

EP552/ENH1288 by Laurie E. Trenholm, Marco Schiavon, J. Bryan Unruh, Travis W. Shaddox, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Carlos Balerdi y Henrique MayerOctober 7, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant SystemsCritical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

IN521/EENY249 by H. V. Weems, Jr. and W. H. WhitcombOctober 7, 2024The Featured Creatures collection provides in-depth profiles of insects, nematodes, arachnids and other organisms relevant to Florida. These profiles are intended for the use of interested laypersons with some knowledge of biology as well as academic audiences.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises