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What is Ask IFAS Advanced Search Ask IFAS How To Did you know? Caimito Harvest Clip fully mature fruit from the stem when the skin color turns dull and is slightly wrinkled and soft. Open the fruit by cutting in half and spoon out the pulp. Eat it fresh, or in fruit salads or sorbets. Food and Water for New Chicks Chicks can survive up to two or three days without eating or drinking right after hatching because they are able to utilize the nutrients remaining in their retained yolk sac during this time. This is how hatcheries can ship chicks all over the country with little or no mortality. Protect Pets Safely Both topical and collar treatments are classified and registered as pesticides and must be used accordingly. Begonias from Cuttings Begonias are easy to propagated through shoot cuttings and leaf cuttings. The clones will have the same traits as the mother plant. Vanilla Growing Vanilla pollination is done by hand using a toothpick or a needle to lift the rostellum and press the anther and stigma together. RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS Pesticide Mode of Action Classification: Understanding Resistance Action Committees (RACs) PI299 /PI299 by Emily C. Kraus and Brett Bultemeier May 9, 2024 This publication defines the concept of a pesticide mode of action and provides several examples. It emphasizes the importance of identifying and differentiating modes of action for pesticide resistance management. To this end, it defines the development and goals of the three Resistance Action Committees for insecticides (IRAC), herbicides (HRAC), and fungicides (FRAC) and describes each group’s pesticide mode of action classification scheme. Finally, it provides an example of a pesticide label and instructs applicators on how to rotate pesticides to manage resistance. This publication presents the subject matter in a concise manner and directs pesticide applicators to the very useful RAC Mode of Action group numbers for rotation purposes. Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises Living Shoreline Ecosystem Service Valuation Tool SS729 /SL516 by Ashley R. Smyth, Laura K. Reynolds, Savanna C. Barry, Natalie C. Stephens, Joshua T. Patterson, and Edward V. Camp May 8, 2024 Living shorelines are an increasingly popular way to protect and stabilize waterfronts for coastal property owners. Living shorelines provide valuable benefits to humans, including water quality improvement, habitat, fisheries, and carbon sequestration. Estimating the economic value of the ecosystem services living shorelines offer is an integral part of management decisions. The living shoreline valuation tool can help quantify the costs and benefits of living shorelines projects. This publication briefly describes the ecosystem services associated with living shorelines. The purpose of this publication is to introduce the ecosystem service valuation tool. Our target audience for the living shoreline evaluation tool includes natural resource extension agents, community organizations, and coastal homeowners who want to calculate the value of ecosystem services provided by coastal restoration projects, including living shorelines. Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality Cannabis sativa Plant Identification and Its Look-Alikes AG476 /SS-AGR-480 by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym May 7, 2024 The purpose of this document is to provide an identification guide for Cannabis sativa to be used by growers and land managers by showing key factors to distinguish it from similar-looking plants. The general public and aspiring botanists may also use this document to see how a plant is defined botanically and how those characteristics can distinguish a plant of interest from other look-alike plants. Written by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2024. Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises Pets and Pesticides: Benefits and Potential Risks PI300 /PI300 by Emily C. Kraus May 7, 2024 This publication is intended for pet owners of non-agricultural animals. It describes the benefits and risks associated with topical pesticides and collars intended to protect pets from parasites. It also describes how to protect pets from unintentional exposure to pesticides used in and around homes. Finally, it provides guidance on where to find assistance in case of an emergency. Critical Issue: 5. Individuals and Families Magnificent Moths: A Guide to Begin Mothing” and Contributing Your Observations to iNaturalist UW518 /WEC462 by Corey T. Callaghan, Brittany M. Mason, and Joe Montes de Oca May 6, 2024 The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance and tips on how to enter the wonderful world of moths, or "mothing," and, further, how to leverage iNaturalist to document moth observations and contribute to science. The intended audience is anyone who is interested in the natural world and wants to learn more about observing moths, identifying moths, and contributing to science by adding their observations to iNaturalist. Critical Issue: 3. Natural Resources and Environmental Quality more... Fun Facts 95°F Proper Temperature for Baby Chicks Newly hatched chicks need to be maintained at 95°F for the first week of their lives. After the first week, chicks can tolerate temperatures 5°F cooler for each week until they are four weeks old. $526 billion Cost of Hurricane Damage in Florida The cost of damage from hurricanes in Florida since 1990 is equal to that of the whole rest of the United States. Major hurricanes caused 87% of the damage. 18,728 Pest Management Jobs The Florida pest management industry accounted for more than 14% of the industry’s establishments in 2021 $4.09 per lb. of N Value of Denitrification Based on the average wastewater treatment cost of N removal for Florida Counties. One of the ecosystem functions of Living Shorelines is enhanced denitrification. 14.1% OJ Inflation Orange Juice prices experienced high inflation, peaking at 14.1% in January 2023, but the number of active consumers slightly increased. 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