EDISPub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.32473/edis-in1420-2024
Salman Al-Shami, J. Qureshi
{"title":"Leptomastix dactylopii Howard (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae): parasitoid of mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)","authors":"Salman Al-Shami, J. Qureshi","doi":"10.32473/edis-in1420-2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-in1420-2024","url":null,"abstract":"This publication describes the biology, distribution, behavior, and impact of the parasitoid Leptomastix dactylopii Howard. This beneficial insect is known for providing significant reductions in mealybug populations in Florida and other locations. It is also intended to provide knowledge about this parasitoid to a wide range of interested audiences including growers, Extension agents, researchers, students, laypersons, and other stakeholders.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"16 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140450593","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EDISPub Date : 2024-02-19DOI: 10.32473/edis-fr472-2023
Michael G. Andreu, Chris Demers, Alan Long, Soraya Sus
{"title":"Beneficios de las quemas controladas o prescritas","authors":"Michael G. Andreu, Chris Demers, Alan Long, Soraya Sus","doi":"10.32473/edis-fr472-2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fr472-2023","url":null,"abstract":"Esta publicación ofrece una visión general introductoria de la función del fuego en los sistemas forestales, los beneficios de la utilización de quemas controladas o prescritas como parte del manejo forestal, la seguridad necesaria y las precauciones reglamentarias que los propietarios y administradores de tierras deben cumplir en el uso de las quemas controladas o prescritas.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"24 14","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-19","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140450454","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EDISPub Date : 2024-02-16DOI: 10.32473/edis-ae596-2024
Christopher Martinez, Y. Her, E. Bean
{"title":"Accounting for Climate Change in Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves for Stormwater Management","authors":"Christopher Martinez, Y. Her, E. Bean","doi":"10.32473/edis-ae596-2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae596-2024","url":null,"abstract":"This publication is meant to describe three major approaches to account for climate change in rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves and the pros and cons of each approach. This document aims to provide information to practicing engineers, Extension agents, and others interested in how projected changes in rainfall patterns can be considered for water resources management. Written by Christopher J. Martinez, Young Gu Her, and Eban Bean, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2024.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"139 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140454918","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"WebODM: An Open-Source Alternative to Commercial Image Stitching Software for Uncrewed Aerial Systems","authors":"Sahaj Patel, Jesse Chintanadilok, Brittany Hall-Scharf, Yilin Zhuang, Joseph Strickland, Aditya Singh","doi":"10.32473/edis-ae593-2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ae593-2024","url":null,"abstract":"This publication aims to help UAS operators become familiar with advanced data processing tools integrated into the WebODM FOSS. The central aim of this publication is to underscore the process and sequence involved in producing data and outcomes by acquainting users with the fundamental features of WebODM. Written by Sahaj Patel, Jesse Chintanadilok, Brittany Hall-Scharf, Yilin Zhuang, Joseph Strickland, and Aditya Singh, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, February 2024.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"401 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140454310","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EDISPub Date : 2024-02-16DOI: 10.32473/edis-vm258-2024
J. C. Campos Krauer, J. Bittar
{"title":"Livestock Vaccines: Principles, Types, and Important Factors to Consider","authors":"J. C. Campos Krauer, J. Bittar","doi":"10.32473/edis-vm258-2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-vm258-2024","url":null,"abstract":"This publication presents information on the basic mechanisms and types of livestock vaccines available, as well as a few best practices for vaccine management. This information can help improve your herd health and success in your next herd vaccination. Written by Juan M. Campos Krauer and João H. J. Bittar, and published by the Veterinary Medicine—Department of Large Animal Clinical Sciences, UF/IFAS Extension, January 2024.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"403 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140454308","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EDISPub Date : 2024-02-16DOI: 10.32473/edis-fy1536-2024
Barbara O'Neill, M. Gillen, Kristen Jowers
{"title":"Education Planning “Need to Knows” for Military Families","authors":"Barbara O'Neill, M. Gillen, Kristen Jowers","doi":"10.32473/edis-fy1536-2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy1536-2024","url":null,"abstract":"This publication discusses general information about education costs, savings plans, and payment methods, military-specific educational benefit programs, military-specific laws and policies affecting student loan repayment, five education planning tips for military families, and education planning resources. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"236 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140454247","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EDISPub Date : 2024-02-13DOI: 10.32473/edis-uw144-2023
Diane J. Episcopio, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Martin B. Main, Alejandra Areingdale, Armando Ubeda
{"title":"¿Vio un puma?","authors":"Diane J. Episcopio, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Martin B. Main, Alejandra Areingdale, Armando Ubeda","doi":"10.32473/edis-uw144-2023","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-uw144-2023","url":null,"abstract":"Los pumas a veces se pueden confundir con gatos monteses, perros y coyotes. En este documento se proporcionan datos e imágenes que pueden ayudar a cualquier persona a identificar a un puma.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"31 2","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140457236","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EDISPub Date : 2024-02-13DOI: 10.32473/edis-wc445-2024
Christy Chiarelli, Anne Parrish, Megan S. Cantrell, Matt Benge
{"title":"Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory: Instrumentation and Application for Extension Professionals","authors":"Christy Chiarelli, Anne Parrish, Megan S. Cantrell, Matt Benge","doi":"10.32473/edis-wc445-2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc445-2024","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Conflict is inevitable in workplaces among people of all ages. Extension professionals have a unique position where in a single workday they may be engage with youth and volunteers, as well as colleagues and supervisors. Extension professionals may experience conflict with their stakeholders, volunteers, and supervisors; therefore, they must be able to understand conflict and conflict styles to navigate tense situations. The Rahim Organizational Conflict Inventory (ROCI) is an instrument that can be used to understand one’s interpersonal conflict management style. By having a strong understanding of conflict components and for utilizing the ROCI tool, Extension professionals can manage conflict well and reduce the likelihood of dysfunctional conflict destroying relationships, teams, and organizations.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"33 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140457219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
EDISPub Date : 2024-02-09DOI: 10.32473/edis-wc451-2024
Karlibeth Leitheiser, Matt Benge
{"title":"Extension Mentor’s Discussion and Action Guide","authors":"Karlibeth Leitheiser, Matt Benge","doi":"10.32473/edis-wc451-2024","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-wc451-2024","url":null,"abstract":"Mentorship is a dynamic, developmental relationship between a mentor and a mentee (Kram, 1983). When the mentoring relationship is first established, it can be difficult to set norms and expectations for both parties. Mentor relationships should be established early in the mentee’s career, and the mentor relationship can benefit both the mentor and the mentee by providing a space for collaboration, learning, and support (Ragins, 1997). This publication provides a detailed discussion and action guide to help Extension mentors form and build their relationship with their mentee.","PeriodicalId":11471,"journal":{"name":"EDIS","volume":"302 ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-02-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140459498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}