Vol. 2025 No. 4

Vol. 2025 No. 4

Published July 2, 2025
New and updated publications, 2025

New and Revised articles published by UF/IFAS Extension on the Ask IFAS website in July and August, 2025.

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Extension agent in the field, livestock. EDIS journal cover for issue 4. July and August 2025

Citrus REC

Shourish Chakravarty, Tara Wade, Ute Albrecht, Ozgur Batuman, Thomas H. Spreen
Oxytetracycline Injections in Citrus: Cost Estimates for Early Adopters: FE1165, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FE1165-2025
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Fariborz Habibi, Ali Sarkhosh, Jeffrey K. Brecht
Postharvest Anthocyanin Enhancement in Blood Orange Fruit: HS1494, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1494-2025
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4-H Youth Development

Paula Davis, Dale Pracht, Janet Psikogios (Former Author); Nicole Crawson, Arielle Pierce, Bailea Scarbrough (Revision Author); Candi Dierenfield
Risk Management for Florida 4-H Youth Development Work: Crisis Management and Emergency Procedures: 4HFSV90.6/4H385, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-4H385-2025
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Keith G. Diem; Candi Dierenfield, Karen E. Henry, Shreemoyee Ghosh, Melinda H. Souers, Abbey L. Tharpe, Claire Davis, Paula M. Davis (Revision Author)
4-H Volunteer Training Series: Adopting Club Bylaws: 4H338, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-4H338-2025
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Keith G. Diem (Former Author); Karen Henry, Claire Davis (Revision Author); Heather Kent (Contributor); Melinda Souers, Paula Davis, Candi Dierenfield (Revision Author)
4-H Volunteer Training Series: Planning a Successful Field Trip: 4H339, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-4H339-2025
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Agricultural Education and Communication

Kelly Wilson, Ramona Madhosingh-Hector, Linda Seals, David Outerbridge, John Diaz, Paul Monaghan
Ripple Effects Mapping for Extension Program Evaluation: AEC820/WC482, 4/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc482-2025
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Kathryn A. Stofer, Md. Samiul Basir, Justin Pitts, Fabio A. Castiblanco, Yaguang Zhang
Preparing for Research Engagement at Conference Career Expo Booths: AEC817/WC479, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc479-2025
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Sarah A. Bush, Carrie N. Baker, Laura L. Greenhaw
Leading Teams #7: Adjourning: AEC823/WC485, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-WC485-2025
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Tyler Carney, Deanna Brock, Kiera Packer, Vivian Rodriguez; Matthew Benge (Contact)
Recognizing Volunteers: Considerations for Volunteer Organizations and Coordinators: AEC822/WC484, 5/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc484-2025
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Agronomy

Akash Shah, Hardeep Singh, Lakesh Sharma, Ethan Carter, Guilherme Morata
Petiole Sampling as a Tool for In-Season Nitrogen Management in Cotton: SS-AGR-491/AG489, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ag489-2025
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Hima Varsha Madala; Hardev Sandhu (Revision Author)
Sugarcane Planting: A Comparison of Manual and Mechanical Planting Methods: SS-AGR-492/SC112, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-SC112-2025
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Entomology and Nematology

Xavier Martini, Hugh Smith
Invertebrates as Biological Control Agents of Agricultural Pests: ENY-822/IN120, rev. 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in120-2025
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Featured Creatures Collection

Miranda Barnes, Jiri Hulcr
Twig Girdler Oncideres spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Cerambycidae: Onciderini): EENY-817/IN1446, 5/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-IN1446-2025
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Horticultural Sciences (Environmental Horticulture)

Nicholas Rabanal, Hannah Moribe, Chi D. Nguyen, Heqiang Huo
Container Flowers for Central Florida: Trial Results and Recommendations: ENH1388/EP652, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-EP652-2025
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A. J. Lindsey, Marco Schiavon, J. Bryan Unruh, Kevin E. Kenworthy
Selecting a Turfgrass for Florida Lawns: ENH04/LH005, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-LH005-2025
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A. J. Lindsey, J. Bryan Unruh, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Marco Schiavon
Growing Turfgrass in the Shade: ENH151/EP072, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-EP072-2025
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A. J. Lindsey, Marco Schiavon, J. Bryan Unruh
Establishing Your Florida Lawn: ENH-03/LH013, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-LH013-2025
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Mengzi Zhang, Annabella Lyndon, Brian Pearson, Christopher McCurdy, Abhisheak Sharma, Jianjun Chen
Kratom: Botanical Insights and Cultivation Practices for a Conspicuous Medicinal Tree Species: ENH1389/EP653, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep653-2025
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Yuvraj Khamare, Chris Marble
Common Preemergence Herbicide Application Equipment and Considerations for Container Nursery Operations: ENH1390/EP654, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-EP654-2025
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Family, Youth and Community Sciences

Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, Wendy Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida Legumes: FCS3407/FY1550, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1550-2025
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Catherine G. Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette M. Andrade, Wendy L. Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida Fruit and Nut Crops: FCS3410/FY1553, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1553-2025
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Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, Wendy Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida’s Fruit and Vegetable Crops from the Farm to Your Plate: FCS3404/FY1547, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1547-2025
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Catherine G. Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, Wendy Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida Tubers and Root Vegetables: FCS3406/FY1549, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1549-2025
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Andrew Toelle, Kate Fogarty
Save a Child: How to Identify and Report Child Abuse: FCS2119/HE855, rev. 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-he855-2025
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Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, Wendy Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida Herbs: FCS3411/FY1554, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1554-2025
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Kimberly Wiley, Dairys Montes de Oca, Colby Vasquez
Nonprofit Leadership: Translating Priorities into Mission Fulfillment: FCS3403/FY1546, 2/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1546-2025
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Catherine Campbell, Julia Graddy, Jeanette Andrade, Wendy Wilber
Healthy Harvest: Florida Brassicas, Cruciferous Vegetables, and Leafy Greens: FCS3405/FY1548, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FY1548-2025
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Food and Resource Economics

Suraj Gurung, Lijun Angelia Chen, Sungeun Yoon, Lisa House
US Food Shopper Trends in 2018: FE1164, 5/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe1164-2025
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Agricultural Best Management Practices: FE600, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe600-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Federal Groundwater Discharge Regulations: FE602, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe602-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Everglades Forever Act: FE609, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe609-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Activities in Wetlands: FE606, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe606-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Notes and Glossary: fe617, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe617-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Contact Agencies: fe616, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe616-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Onsite Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems: FE614, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe614-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Pollutant Storage Tank Systems: FE613, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe613-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Hazardous Waste Management: FE612, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe612-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Solid Waste Management: FE611, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe611-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act [Superfund]: FE584, rev. 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe584-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Soil and Water Conservation Districts: fe1017, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe1017-2021
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Michael T. Olexa, Weizhe Weng, Sean M. Olevnik
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2025 Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Florida Springs and Aquifer Protection Act: fe1019, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fe1019-2021
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Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences (FFGS)

Emory H. Wellman, Bethany J. Lee, Anna E. Braswell
Salt Marsh Restoration: A Summary of Approaches: FA269, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-FA269-2025
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Horticultural Sciences

Megan E. Kinsman, Amarat Simonne, Carlene A. Chase, Geoffrey Meru, Steven Sargent, Andrew J. MacIntosh
Harvest and Handling of Calabaza (Tropical Pumpkin): HS1495, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-HS1495-2025
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Veterinary Medicine

Sally DeNotta, Brittany Justesen
Equine Dental Care: VM273, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-VM273-2025
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Gary D. Butcher, Mohamed Hossiny
Recognizing Immunosuppressive Diseases in Commercial Poultry : VM274, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-VM274-2025
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Christa L. Kirby, Allie L. Williams, Laura H. Bennett, Bridget Stice (Contributor); Brittany N. Diehl
Foundational Small Ruminant Management and Husbandry: VM272, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm272-2025
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Laura H. Bennett, Christa L. Kirby, Bridget Stice, Allison L. Williams (Contributor); Brittany N. Diehl
Small Ruminant Gastrointestinal Parasite Management : VM271, 5/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm271-2025
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Jessica Ryals, Gary D. Butcher
Hurricane Preparedness for Poultry: VM276, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-VM276-2025
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Wildlife Ecology and Conservation

Anastasia Postowski, Kristen Wilson, Samantha M. Wisely, Bridget B. Baker; Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Datos sobre las enfermedades de la fauna salvaje: Caquexia Crónica (CWD) : WEC471S/UW540 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW540-2025
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Tyler Buckley, Raoul K. Boughton, Peyton Niebanck, E. Hance Ellington; Miguel A. Arrasco, Alejandra Areingdale, Armando Ubeda (Translator)
Hoja informativa sobre la vida silvestre de Florida: serpiente índigo oriental: WEC430S/UW521, 8/2024
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW521-2024
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Steve A. Johnson, Harry J. Dutton, Allan R. Woodward; William Giuliano, Holly K. Ober (Former Author); Laura Sánchez (Translator)
Manejo de conflictos con la vida silvestre: convivencia con caimanes: WEC348S/UW537, 8/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW537-2025
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Mark Hostetler, Frank Mazzotti, Amy Taylor; Alejandra Areingdale, Juan Campos Krauer (Translator); E. Hance Ellington
El Cangrejo [Terrestre] Azul (Cardisoma guanhami): WEC30S/UW536, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw536-2025
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Steve Johnson; Courtney Reyes, Brandon Dodge, Natalie M. Claunch (Former Author); Alejandra Areingdale, Rebeca Prieto, Laura Sánchez, Miguel Acevedo (Translator)
Los reptiles introducidos en Florida: anolis pardo cubano (Anolis Sagrei): WEC441S/UW538, 7/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW538-2025
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Kathleen A. Carey, Brandon W. McDonald, Annesha Lahiri, Brittany M. Mason, Isaac L. Esquivel, Corey T. Callaghan, Carolina Baruzzi
Lens in the Classroom: Ideas to Use Camera Traps in an Educational Setting: WEC474/UW535, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw535-2025
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Mark Hostetler, Samantha M. Wisely, Steve Johnson, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Martin Main; Alejandra Areingdale, Rebeca Prieto, Laura Sánchez, Juan Manuel Campos Krauer (Translator)
¿Qué tan eficaz y humanitario es el método Atrapar-Esterilizar-Liberar (TNR) para los gatos salvajes? WEC423S/UW534, 6/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-UW534-2025
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Historical Fact Sheets

George J. Hochmuth; Edward Hanlon, George Snyder, Russell Nagata, Tom Schueneman (Former Author); German V. Sandoya Miranda, Jehangir Bhada, Niguss S. Hailegnaw (Revision Author)
A Fertilization of Sweet Corn, Celery, Romaine, Escarole, Endive, and Radish on Organic Soils in Florida: BUL313/CV008, rev. 2/2025
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-cv008-1996
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Muthusami Kumaran
IFAS Leadership Development: The Most Important Jobs—The Group Leader and the Group Member: FCS9062/HE473
https://doi.org/10.32473/EDIS-HE473-1986
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