Edward A. Evans

0000-0002-2836-0126

Análisis Marginal: Un Procedimiento Económico para Seleccionar Tecnologías o Prácticas Alternativas

Edward A. Evans

Establishment Cost of Avocados in South Florida

Braulia De Oleo, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

Recomendaciones para el Control y Mitigación de la Marchitez del Laurel y sus Vectores, los Escarabajos Ambrosia, en Arboledas Comerciales de Aguacate en Florida

Jonathan H. Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, y Jeff Wasielewski Traducido por Rubén Regalado. Revisado por Dr. Carlos F. Balerdi

El control del complejo agente patógeno ML - EA es difícil debido a la posibilidad de que ocurra una transmisión rápida por injertos de raíces, por nuevas infestaciones de ML debido al movimiento del EA, y a las dificultades y costos de las tácticas de control existentes. Las investigaciones en curso tienen como objetivo lograr un conocimiento más profundo de la biología del agente patógeno de la ML y el EA capaz de transmitirlo, de la epidemiología (dinámica de la dispersión de la enfermedad), y desarrollar métodos de control y tácticas de mitigación más eficaces. Las recomendaciones de control serán revisadas tan pronto se conozca información adicional.

Recommendations for Control and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt and Ambrosia Beetle Vectors in Commercial Avocado Groves in Florida

Jonathan H. Crane, Daniel Carrillo, Edward A. Evans, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, and Jeff Wasielewski

Control of the LW pathogen–AB complex is challenging due to the potential for rapid root-graft transmission, new LW infestations caused by AB movement, and the difficulty and expense of current control tactics. Ongoing research is aimed at further understanding of the biology of the pathogen and secondary AB capable of transmitting the LW pathogen, epidemiology (spread dynamics of the disease), and development of more efficient control and mitigation tactics. As more information is developed, control recommendations will be revised.

Banana Market

Edward Evans and Fredy Ballen

Sampling Guidelines and Recommendations for Submitting Samples for Diagnosing Laurel Wilt in Avocado Trees (Persea americana L.)

Jonathan Crane, Romina Gazis, Jeff Wasielewski, Daniel Carrillo, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, and Edward Evans

Laurel wilt (LW) is a vascular disease caused by a fungal pathogen, Raffaelea lauricola, which is transmitted to avocado trees by several ambrosia beetle species or through root grafts among adjacent avocado trees. Laurel wilt is a highly destructive disease that ultimately results in tree death; therefore, early detection and tree removal to prevent its spread is recommended. Diseased or symptomatic trees are best identified by continuous and regular grove scouting, which should be a normal grove management activity. This may go a long way to manage the disease and remain in business.

Ejemplo Ilustrativo de los Costos y Rentabilidad de la Produccion de Aguacates en el Estado de la Florida

Edward A. Evans y Ingrid Bernal-Lozano

Marginal Analysis: An Economic Procedure for Selecting Alternative Technologies/Practices

Edward Evans

Value Added Agriculture: Is It Right for Me?

Edward Evans

Recommendations for the Detection and Mitigation of Laurel Wilt Disease in Avocado and Related Tree Species in the Home Landscape

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Daniel Carrillo, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, and Edward Evans

Avocado trees are a popular choice for homeowners in Florida, with over 600,000 growing in Florida home landscapes. However, avocado trees as well as others in the Lauraceae family are susceptible to laurel wilt disease, which can kill a tree in as few as three weeks.

Understanding Exchange Rates: A Weakening US Dollar—Good, Bad, or Indifferent for Florida Farmers and Agribusinesses?

Edward A. Evans

Sample Profitability and Cost Estimates of Producing Sweet Carambola (Averrhoa carambola) in south Florida

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

Are Profit and Profitability the Same Thing?

Edward Evans

Primer for Developing a Farm Business Plan

Edward A. Evans

Cost Estimates of Producing Sapodilla in South Florida, 2017

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane

Recomendaciones para la Detección y Mitigación de la Marchitez del Laurel en Árboles de Aguacates y Especies Relacionadas en Jardines y Patios Hogareños

Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Daniel Carrillo, Romina Gazis, Bruce Schaffer, Fredy Ballen, y Edward Evans Traducido por Rubén Regalado; Revisado por Dr. Carlos F. Balerdi

Los aguacates cultivados en patios y jardines son disfrutados y apreciados por cientos de residentes de Florida. Además de proveer sus frutos, estos árboles ofrecen un hábitat para la vida silvestre y sombra en las áreas urbanas. Existen aproximadamente 600,000 árboles de aguacates en los patios y jardines de Florida. La mayoría de estos árboles se encuentran en los condados de Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, y Lee en el sur de la Florida, pero también se encuentran en muchos de los condados centrales de Florida.

Cost Estimates of Producing Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa L.) in South Florida

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward Evans, and Jonathan Crane

Una mirada a la producción, el comercio y el consumo de papaya a nivel mundial

Edward A. Evans y Fredy H. Ballen

A UF/IFAS numbered Translation for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Planning for a Successful Commercial Subtropical/Tropical Fruit Grove

Jonathan Crane, Yuncong Li, Edward Evans, Fredy Ballen, and Jeff Wasielewski

Planning is the key to successful grove establishment, maintenance, and production. Developing a detailed infrastructure description and plan, cultural program, and financial and marketing plan for a new or existing grove with a new fruit crop will save you time and money and help minimize mistakes. Prospective growers should compile and analyze information needed to select a grove site, establish the needed infrastructure, and develop maintenance plans for the plants and how the production will be marketed. This publication presents an outline of the type of information growers need when establishing a tropical fruit grove or contemplating management or modification of an existing grove.

Sample Profitability and Cost Estimates of Producing Longan (Dimocarpus longan Lour.) in South Florida

Fredy H. Ballen, Edward A. Evans, Aditya Singh, and Jonathan H. Crane

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Consuming Local Vegetables from Our Local Growers

Qingren Wang, Edward A. Evans, Margie Pikarsky, and Teresa Olczyk

This publication promotes local vegetable consumption by pointing out some of the advantages, benefits, and business opportunities associated with local vegetable production and consumption. The targeted audiences of this article are food crop producers, consumers, business managers, extension agents and specialists, and government policy makers. Minor revision of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, written by Qingren Wang, Edward A. Evans, Margie Pikarsky, and Teresa Olczyk; 5 pp.

Ocho Pasos para Desarrollar un Plan Simple de Mercadeo

Edward A. Evans y Fredy H. Ballen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Irrigation System Descriptions for Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops in Florida

Jonathan Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Edward A. Evans, and Fredy Ballen

Florida's tropical and subtropical fruit crop industries use various irrigation systems, including high-volume systems designed for irrigation and freeze protection, drip systems for herbaceous fruit crops (papaya, banana), and microsprinkler types, mainly for irrigation and fertigation. There continues to be a steady stream of potential tropical and subtropical fruit producers in Florida, many with little to no knowledge of the various types or purposes of various irrigation system that have been used successfully for the past 60 years.

Entendiendo las Tasas de Cambio: ¿es el debilitamiento del dólar Americano—bueno, malo o indiferente para los agricultores y negocios agrícolas en Florida?

Edward A. Evans

A UF/IFAS numbered Translation. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Cost Estimates of Producing Pink Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in South Florida

Edward Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan Crane, and Aditya Singh

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Food Systems

Cost and Return Estimates of a Mamey Sapote Grove in South Florida, 2017

Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan Crane

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Food Systems

An Overview of US Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption

Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, and Jonathan H. Crane

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

An Overview of Global Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption

Edward A. Evans and Fredy H. Ballen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Saltwater Intrusion and Flooding: Risks to South Florida’s Agriculture and Potential Management Practices

Haimanote K. Bayabil, Yuncong Li, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Ashley R. Smyth, Shouan Zhang, Edward A. Evans, and Trent Blare

This article highlights the impacts of saltwater intrusion and flooding on the health of agricultural soils. It also discusses management practices to reduce the negative impacts of soil salinity due to saltwater intrusion and/or flooding. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Yuncong Li, Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Ashley R. Smyth, Shouan Zhang, Edward A. Evans, and Trent Blare, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2022.

An Introduction to Florida Commodity Enterprise Budgets: A Tool to Improve Farm Business Planning

Kimberly L. Morgan, Tara Wade, Kevin Athearn, Chris Prevatt, Ariel Singerman, Edward “Gilly” Evans, Trent Blare, Hayk Khachatryan, and Zhengfei Guan

Enterprise budgets help farmers and ranchers estimate expenses, potential revenue, and profit. UF/IFAS provides enterprise budgets for a variety of Florida-grown commodities. These are typically built collaboratively by economists, horticulturists and agronomists, ranchers, and growers. This publication highlights key aspects of the enterprise budget as a planning tool for farm businesses. Includes links to UF/IFAS enterprise budgets and related documents specific to several Florida commodities.

Eight Steps to Developing a Simple Marketing Plan

Edward A. Evans and Fredy H. Ballen

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Estimación de costos para la producción de guayaba rosada (Psidium guajava L.) en el sur de Florida

Edward Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan Crane, Trent Blare, Victor Contreras y Aditya Singh

Guava is planted thorugh the Tropics and SubTropics and has adapted to a variety of climatic conditions. Florida is the primary producer of guava in the United States. This crop is valued at $3.2 million at the packing house. The growing interest in alternative tropical crops in the last few years has led to increasing interest in this crop. This publication estimates the costs and returns from an established guava orchard in south Florida. We estimate that an established pink guava orchard will have a net return of $9065 per acre per year or $1.13 per pound of fruit sold.