Richard N. Raid

Sugarcane Ring Spot

P. Rott, J. C. Comstock, H. S. Sandhu, and R. N. Raid

Downy Mildew of Basil in South Florida

Shouan Zhang, Jaimin S. Patel, Zelalem Mersha, Pamela D. Roberts, and Richard Raid

Downy Mildew of Lettuce in Florida

Lis Rodrigues-Porto, Richard N. Raid, and Germán V. Sandoya

Barn Owl (Tyto alba)

Jason M. Martin, Richard N. Raid, and Lyn C. Branch

Sugarcane Orange Rust

P. Rott, S. Sood, J. C. Comstock, R. N. Raid, N. C. Glynn, R. A. Gilbert, and H. S. Sandhu

Florida Crop/Pest Profile: Sugarcane

D. C. Odero, J. M. Beuzelin, M. VanWeelden, C. L. Kammerer, R. N. Raid, S. Swanson, P. Rott, and M. Mossler

Sugarcane (Saccharum interspecific hybrids) is the main source of sugar in the world. It is grown in more than 90 countries in tropical and subtropical regions. Cultivation techniques and production challenges vary by location. This document discusses characteristics of the sugarcane crop and pests affecting its production in Florida, which is the largest producer of sugarcane in the United States. Minor Revision.

Fusarium Wilt: A New Threat to Florida Lettuce Production

Germán V. Sandoya, Jesse J. Murray, Richard N. Raid, and Christian F. Miller

Fusarium wilt of lettuce is a disease caused by the fungus Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lactucae. The disease is present in all lettuce production areas worldwide. Recently this disease has been identified in Florida in localized fields. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department presents information about the disease, symptoms, and control measures useful to lettuce growers in Florida. Following these recommendations may help to avoid the spread of this fungus in muck soils at the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA), where 90% of the lettuce in Florida is planted.