FS185/FSHN12-01 by Stephanie B. Meyer, Ada Medina-Solórzano, and Wendy J. DahlJune 11, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Critical Issue: Nutrition, Health and Food Safety

FS205/FSHN12-12 by Wendy J. Dahl and Jamila R. LeporeJune 11, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Critical Issue: Nutrition, Health and Food Safety

WC460/AEC799by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslaneJune 10, 2024This initial article in the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series provides faculty and students with a basic understanding of the potential benefits of mentoring and creating a support system. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals

AG477/SS-AGR-481by Nkem J. Nwosu, Hardeep Singh, Zachary Brym, Lakesh Sharma, Ethan Carter, Alexandra M. Revynthi, and Lance OsborneJune 7, 2024This publication highlights the presence, damage, and management of imported fire ants in industrial hemp production. This UF/IFAS Extension publication offers practical knowledge to researchers, Extension agents, growers, crop consultants, agricultural professionals, and students on the effects and management of imported fire ants in industrial hemp production. Written by Nkem J. Nwosu, Hardeep Singh, Zachary Brym, Lakesh Sharma, Ethan Carter, Alexandra M. Revynthi, and Lance Osborne, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, May 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

FY1540/FCS3397by Axton Betz-Hamilton, Randall A. Cantrell, and Heidi Liss RadunovichJune 7, 2024This publication is a fact sheet intended for individuals who are interested in learning basic information about identity theft, victimization, and ways to navigate the process. The publication aims to inform readers and to help victims of identity theft minimize financial and personal setbacks. Written by Axton Betz-Hamilton, Randall A. Cantrell, and Heidi Liss Radunovich, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2024.Critical Issue: 5. Individuals and Families

UW520/WEC464by Muhammad Azeem Akhter and Mark HostetlerJune 7, 2024This fact sheet describes a common wintering bird in Florida called the cedar waxwing (Bombycilla cedrorum). Information in this fact sheet is relevant to homeowners, backyard bird enthusiasts, and the general public. Written by Muhammad Azeem Akhter and Mark Hostetler, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, June 2024.Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality

WC462/AEC801by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslaneJune 7, 2024This third publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series focuses on the experience of the mentee. This article aims to serve as a resource for mentees who are seeking tips and support as they work with their mentors in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentee and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, June 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals

IN786/EENY 444 by Delano S. LewisJune 6, 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

HS1485/HS1485by Douglas A. Phillips and Jeffrey G. WilliamsonJune 4, 2024Several federal, state, and local government offices and agencies offer assistance and resources to Florida blueberry growers. These include the University of Florida and IFAS Extension, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), and various Florida water management districts. This publication summarizes some of the resources and assistance available from each of these agencies, along with website links as a starting point for growers to use in learning more about and accessing that assistance.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

FE1146/FE1146by Tara Wade, Kelvin Amon, Zhengfei Guan, and Craig FreyJune 4, 2024In the United States, bell peppers are cultivated for both fresh and processed markets, with California, Florida, and Georgia producing most of the crop. Production varies across states, and, in Florida, bell pepper production varies by region within the state with growing seasons ranging from July to March for northern Florida and August to February for southern Florida. This publication provides information on conventional bell pepper acreage, volume, and pricing for the top three producing states: California, Florida, and Georgia. It will be useful to producers, Extension agents, and others interested in trends concerning specialty crop commodities. It serves as a single location where important information about the specialty crop market and production trends can be found.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

FE1147/FE1147by Shivendra Kumar, Kevin Athearn, Christa Court, Angela Lindsey, Kelly Aue, Lisa Strange, Sudeep Sidhu, Joel Love, Robert Hochmuth, Erin Jones, Emily Beach, Keith Wynn, Dan Fenneman, Jay Capasso, and Eric SimonneJune 3, 2024Multiple federal and state agencies provide assistance to qualified agricultural producers following a natural disaster, such as a hurricane. However, the programs change over time, and many producers are not aware of the programs available. The purpose of this publication is to list and briefly describe disaster assistance resources available to agricultural producers in Florida after Hurricane Idalia. To the extent that some information remains the same, this publication could provide guidance to Extension agents, nongovernmental organizations, and producers impacted by future hurricanes. The information was compiled from websites, government documents, and discussions with government agency representatives following Hurricane Idalia.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

WC461/AEC800by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslaneMay 31, 2024This second publication of the Better Mentorship, Better Student Experience series is intended to serve as a resource for mentors who are seeking tips and support as they work with mentees in academia and beyond. This publication describes the role of the mentor and provides practical tips that can be applied in any setting. Written by Debra M. Barry, Heather Nesbitt, and Heather McAuslane, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, May 2024.Critical Issue: Organizational Goals

AN392/AN392by Izabella Toledo and Chris DecubellisMay 31, 2024This article aims to help small dairy producers learn how to properly clean portable milking machines so they can improve milk quality and prolong the life of milking equipment. This publication is accompanied by one brochure that aims to summarize the steps for proper cleaning of portable milking units. Written by Izabella Toledo and Chris Decubellis, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Animal Sciences, April 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

FR433/FOR364 by Hartwig H. Hochmair and Adam R. BenjaminMay 23, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by ==Natural Resources== Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality

FY884/FCS8819 by Jennifer Hillan, Emily Minton, Linda B. Bobroff, and LaToya J. O’NealMay 23, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Health and Wellness Critical Issue: Nutrition, Health and Food Safety

IN1426/EENY-811by Ian Williams and Michael ScharfMay 23, 2024The redlegged ham beetle (Necrobia rufipes) is a predaceous beetle that feeds on a variety of decaying organic matter, especially matter with high protein and fat content such as dead vertebrate animals, and some of plant origin, such as copra, nuts, and palm kernels. The redlegged ham beetle is of economic importance as a pest of stored products and has relevance to forensic entomology. Other common names include the ham beetle, the copra beetle or bug, and the “paper worm.”Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality

HS1482/HS1482by Muhammad A. Shahid, Shahid Iqbal, and Ali SarkhoshMay 23, 2024Blackberry (Rubus spp.) is a deciduous fruit crop. The fruit are usually small, round, and dark purple to black. Blackberry fruit is comprised of multiple drupelets that cluster together to form a berry, which has a glossy appearance when matured. Blackberries have a complex flavor profile that blends sweetness and acidity, and taste may vary depending on the variety and maturity stage. They are rich in nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. Blackberries are best grown in sub-tropical to temperate climates. Blackberry is a new emerging fruit crop in Florida, where they are harvested in May-June. There are several varieties, some of which are native to Florida. This publication aims to provide a general overview of the importance of trellis, different types of trellis, and their installation in blackberry production for county and state Extension faculty, growers, homeowners, and students interested in growing blackberries in Florida.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

FR475/FOR404by Yiyi Dong, Jiri Hulcr, Daniel Carrillo, and Xavier MartiniMay 23, 2024The redbay ambrosia beetle, harmless in its native Asia, has become a formidable pest since its introduction to the United States in 2002. The beetle spreads the fungus Harringtonia lauricola, a lethal pathogen of North American Lauraceae trees, including avocados. The fungus infection triggers a rapid onset of laurel wilt disease, which has nearly eliminated laurel trees across the southeastern United States within a few years. The beetle has spread across nearly 300 counties in the Southeast, facilitated by trade in wood products. Effective control in natural environments remains an unresolved challenge; in avocado groves, infected trees must be removed and destroyed. Introduction of X. glabratus into Mexico, California, Central America, or South America, regions with substantial avocado industries and diverse native Lauraceae species, would be disastrous. International cooperation is necessary to address this threat.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises

FR432/FOR363 by Hartwig H. Hochmair and Adam R. BenjaminMay 23, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by ==Natural Resources== Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality

IN972/EENY-547 by Ted D. Center and William A. OverholtMay 23, 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