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Publisher: State of Florida, Board of Agriculture
Description: In 1920 Florida grew and shipped one-fifth of the lettuce grown in the United States. Practically all of it was the Big Boston, or butter-head type. With the introduction of the crisphead Iceberg type, perfected in California's Imperial Valley, which won immediate popularity, demand for the local product dropped from more than 3,000 carloads annually to less than 300. Nearly two decades of… more
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Contributors: Rogers, Trent., Shoemaker, Jack.
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Spanish moss occurs throughout the State of Florida, primarily in the swamplands, in the lower hardwood bottom regions and in the pine woods, particularly those adjacent to the Gulf coast. The industry of using the moss is nearly as old as the history of the State.
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Contributors: Allin, Bushrod W. (Bushrod Warren) , b. 1889, Bryan, O. C. (Ollie Clifton) , b. 1894, Scott, John M. (John Marcus)
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Soil conservation is a constant problem with the state and nation as well as with the individual farmer. Plans are to be made and executed each season and year regarding control measures, such as building or repairing terraces, contour plowing, planting tree crops, cover crops, repairing gullied areas, seeding pasture areas and other cultural practices that will conserve the land.
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Contributors: Scott, John M. (John Marcus)
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Soil-improving crops increase the humus of the soil, which in turn increases the water-holding capacity of the soil, often an important factor in the growth of a crop. This document stresses this importance and suggests a number of crops which when plowed under, will enrich the productive qualities.
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Contributors: Scott, John M. (John Marcus)
Publisher: Dept. of Agriculture
Description: With Florida's present rapid improvement in stock and greater demand for beef and dairy products, there is a greater need for nutritious forage crops. This bulletin discusses the cultivation and utilization of sorghum as an answer to this growing need. more
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Contributors: Brooks, T. J. (Thomas Joseph) , b. 1870
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The efficiency of soil is measured by its capacity to supply plants with the several materials and conditions they require for growth; these include physical support, water, heat, air and food. This document discusses the general principles of fertilizer sources, functions and formulation; soil fertility and deficiencies; and the fertilization of specific crops.
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Contributors: Brooks, T. J. (Thomas Joseph) , b. 1870
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The first agronomic revolution in 1940 in Germany was the beginning of the manufacturing of commercial fertilizers. Particular soils are required for certain crops. Some soils need ingredients that are not listed as fertilizer elements in any mixed fertilizer. This report describes the importance of soil fertilizers application in order to improve the quality of soils, crop yields and food… more
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Publisher: Dept. of Agriculture
Description: This symposium on soil reaction has been developed in view of the rapidly growing interest among a wide variety of growers in the relation of this factor to the normal growth of plants. It is particularly timely since the Agricultural Adjustment Administration has already begun to seriously explore the possiblity of incorporating appropriate applications of lime and dolomite as a definite part of… more
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Contributors: Christensen, B. V. (Bernard Victor) , 1885-1956
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Plants have been used in the practice of medicine and have served as an important source of medicinal preparations for many centuries. In no other State of the Union do we find the large number of plant families with the large representation of genii and species that occur in Florida. Due to the fact that there are ample supplies of several native drugs in this State, the collection of native… more
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Contributors: Brooks, T. J. (Thomas Joseph) , b. 1870
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: This document looks at the interrelationship of all the branches of scientific knowledge of which the farmer must make use if his efforts are to be successful in the business of farming. This integration of knowledge promotes the conservation of soil, economic crop production, farm engineering and aids the farmer in coping with the unpredictable elements of nature.
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Contributors: Muma, Martin H. (Martin Hammond) , 1916-
Publisher: Florida Division of Plant Industry
Description: This bulletin stresses the recognition and distribution of the scorpion species found in Florida. Identification keys included in this work will promote accurate identification of these species.
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Contributors: Bennetts, Robert E., Toland, Brian R.
Publisher: Florida Cooperative Fish & Wildlife Research Unit]
Description: This brochure describes the snail kite, its habitats and behavior and suggests ways in which the reader can help in the protection of this species and in the preservation of Florida's remaining wetlands. more
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Publisher: Florida Dept. of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Plant Industry
Description: Faunal studies are fairly complete for most part of the vertebrate animals, but deplorable for most invertebrate groups. Florida is an ideal state for faunal studies because it is a peninsula and is delimited on three sides. It is an important area from a taxonomic, ecological, biological, ethological and zoogeographic standpoint. This study is a compilation of all existing information about the… more
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Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: This paper discusses the agricultural trends in Florida and how they affect farmers. It also explores the need for farmers to organize themselves as well as the advantages of joining cooperative associations. These organizations provide opportunity to the farmers to address agricultural problems including the marketing of farm products.
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Publisher: State of Florida Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Through canning processes, vast quantitites of vitamin-rich foods have gone from Florida to military forces on foreign soils, as well as to store shelves. Since citrus juices have been recognized by dietetic science as an "tonic," Florida with over 400 millions of cans of citrus products in 1940-41 season had a hand in spreading health to a war-mobilized nation. For the 1941-42 season,… more
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Contributors: Hiatt, S. W., Risher, F. W. (Francis Washington)
Publisher: Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The agriculture of the State is quite diversified varying from general crops to sub-tropical crops in the central and southern section of the State. This publication is oriented to give the reader an overvieww of Florida agriculture. Although no attempt has been made to cover the scientific side of production or marketing, the nature of statistics are given to show where the various crops are… more
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Contributors: Burgess, George H. , 1949-
Publisher: s.n.
Description: Extensive field collections were made in the St. Johns River system as part of a survey along the proposed route of the Cross-Florida Barge Canal. The goal of the survey was to determine the status of five possible rare and endangered fish spieces, whose occurrence in the drainage is widely disjunct from their next closest populations: Notropis cummingsae, Notropis welaka, Ictalurus brunneus,… more
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Contributors: Allen, James A., Humphrey, Stephen R., Simons, Robert W., Vince, Susan W.
Publisher: Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Dept. of the Interior
Description: The subject of this publication is the hydric hammock, a distinctive type of forested wetland occurring at low elevations along the gulf coast of Florida.
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Contributors: Almond, J. F.
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The State of Florida has an excellent climate for raising rabbits. This document discusses the breeding and care of rabbits as well as the economics involved and the marketing of their meat and fur.
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Contributors: Stoutamire, Ralph.
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Drainage and water control are the two most important factors involved in growing agricultural and horticultural crops in several areas of Florida. Their primary purpose is to carry off excess of water in the soil which is injurious to plant growth. This publication is oriented to the recognition of how indispensable is the water control in the future development of Florida's agricultural… more
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Publisher: Florida Department of Agriculture
Description: Discusses varieties, development, habits, and prevention and control of a number of common household insect and other arthropod pests occurring in Florida.
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Publisher: Florida Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Discusses varieties, development, habits, and prevention and control of a number of common household insect and other arthropod pests occurring in Florida.
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Contributors: Fernald, Raymond T., Toland, Brian R.
Publisher: Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Description: A brief description of the Scrub Jays, including identification, their range and habitat, and nesting habits, along with legal protection information.
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Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Florida alone among the states has a climate suitable for the commercial production of oil from the tung oil tree (Aleurites fordi, Hemsl.). This bulletin discusses the botanical origins, climatic requirements, and the cultural practices employed in growing and harvesting this crop, vital to the paint and varnish industry.
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Contributors: Hadsell, Duane W.
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Tung, a tree grown commercially in China for 40 centuries, was first planted in Tallahassee, Florida in 1906 and now covers and area of some 40,000 acres in this state. The tree bears fruits containing nut-like seeds from which Tung Oil, the world's finest quick-drying paint oil, is exctacted in tung mills in Florida. It is now well established in Southern States industry, with a production… more
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Contributors: Scott, John M. (John Marcus)
Publisher: Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Scattered plantings of tung oil trees are found in nearly all parts of Florida, although at the present time (1929) the large commercial plantings are confined generally to Alachua and adjoining counties. Methods of growing and harvesting of seeds are described. A comparison of these methods with those used in China is also given.
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Publisher: Florida Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The tung oil production in the past few years indicates a possible growth of this venture into a remunerative industry in localities best suited to tung tree culture. This publication explores the development of commercial tung oil production as a profitable industry in Florida.
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Contributors: Gosselink, James G.
Publisher: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Biological Services Program ; Slidell, LA : available from Information Transfer Specialist, National Coastal Ecosystems Team, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
Full Text: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Biological Services Program ; Slidell, LA : available from Information Transfer Specialist, National Coastal Ecosystems Team, U.S. Fish and Wildlife …
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Contributors: Runde, Douglas E.
Publisher: Nongame Wildlife Section, Division of Wildlife, Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission
Description: The herons, egrets, ibises, spoonbills, and storks that reside in Florida' s wetlands are part of our wildlife resource. Although statewide numbers of wading birds have never been accurately measured, the size of the total population is known to have fluctuated greatly. This publication describes two main goals of the Strategic Plan for Florida's Wildlife and Freshwater Fish: to mantain… more
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Contributors: Scott, John M. (John Marcus)
Publisher: Dept. of Agriculture
Description: This publication, in picture and text, is an overview of the present (1929) status of the livestock industry in Florida. Each livestock animal is discussed as to the extent of its status within the industry and numerous pictures illustrate the particular breeds which have proved to be the best adapted to Florida's climate and food supply. more
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Contributors: Bryan, O. C. (Ollie Clifton) , b. 1894
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Characteristic citrus deficiency symptoms of the following nutrients have been described and illustrated: Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, Iron, Copper, Manganese, Zinc and Boron. The illustrations have been carefully chosen and presented in a non-technical form understandable by the average grower. In connection with the deficiency patterns, brief summaries regarding… more
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Contributors: Bryan, O. C. (Ollie Clifton) , b. 1894
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The purpose of this bulletin is to bring before the Florida grower the known information regarding the malnutrition problems of citrus, pointing out the deficiency symptoms of various nutrients, as well as the symptoms of excesses. The increased demand for fruit of high internal quality necessitates more attention to those production factors which favorably affect quality.
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Contributors: Armentano, T. V. (Thomas V.)
Publisher: south florida natural resources center, everglades national park
Description: the high water period of 1994-1995 in the southern everglades region was evaluated by local field scientists conducting research in everglades national park, big cypress national preserve and the adjoining water conservation area. this document synthesize their findings and the ecological impact on that area during these years.
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Contributors: Stambaugh, Scott U.
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The papaya (Carica papaya) is a giant soft-stemmed annual bearing plant. The papaya grower should understand that he is dealing with a quick growing truck crop. Under ideal conditions, this plant will produce fruit for seven to eight years.
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Contributors: Stambaugh, Scott U.
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The papaya (Carica papaya) is a giant soft-stemmed annual bearing plant. The papaya grower should understand that he is dealing with a quick growing truck crop. Under ideal conditions, this plant will produce fruit for seven to eight years.
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Contributors: Petersen, J.
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: The papaya plantings are indeed very attractive. Quick production and good yields and availability are among its advantages. It can be safely grown in the Florida Keys, Palm Beach, and Brandenton in the West Coast. This paper describes the benefits of applying scientific methods to growing papayas focused on breeding better varieties, marketing, and the control of the papaya fruit fly.
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Contributors: Simpson, Charles Torrey , 1846-1932
Publisher: State of Florida, Dept. of Agriculture
Description: Florida's flora is a mixture consisting of plants from four quite distinct regional locations: plants from temperate zones, warm temperate zones, tropical plants and plant species originating in other countries which have been naturalized within Florida's borders. This bulletin discusses geological and climatological factors which have contributed to the establishment of a variety of… more
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Contributors: MacNeil, F. Stearns (Francis Stearns) , 1909-
Publisher: U.S. Govt. Print. Off.
Description: Study connected to the investigation of any possible relationship between the Pleistocene terraces and phosphate deposits found in southern Florida.
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Contributors: Denmark, Harold A. , 1921-, Muma, Martin H. (Martin Hammond) , 1916-
Publisher: Division of Plant Industry
Description: Data for the 86 species of phytoseiid mites occurring in Florida is given including diagnoses, type data, habitats, biology and distribution. Diagnostic keys and distributional maps are also included. This study presents more on taxonomy than on distribution and biological data.