CONTENTS Florida's Contribution to the Food Needs of the Nation Florida Vegetables Uses of Florida Vegetables Vegetable Cookery General Recipes---Vegetables Salads Preparation of Vegetables for Salads Salad Dressings Special Salads---Florida Vegetable Salad Combinations Florida Fruits Uses of Florida Fruits Fruit Hors D'Oeuvres Cocktails Salads Combination Dishes Florida Fruit Desserts Sherbets Fresh Fruit Recipes Cakes Pies Puddings Baked Fruit Drinks Canned Fruits Fruit Juices Fruits Conserves and Preserves Jams and Jellies Marmalades Pickles Crystallized Fruit Sauces and Syrups The Body...

The National Detector Dog Manual covers background information, procedures, health care, and training related to detector dog activities. This manual is divided into five chapters: Introduction Procedures Health Care Training Glossary Also included are appendixes and an index.

Insects are from many kinds and differ greatly in their life histories and habits. From the viewpoint of man, some insects are injurious, some are unimportant, and some are beneficial. Because of these differences it is important to recognize insects, in order that our war against injurious species may be carried on effectively. Well-preserved and properly labeled specimens are essential to the identification of insects. This publication gives information on collecting, preserving, handling, mounting, and labeling insect specimens, on subsequent care of collections, and on recognition of the...

Gardening for Food and Fun is a practical book for gardeners of all types-from the beginner to the proficient, from young people to retired persons. Advanced gardeners will find this book helpful as a refresher and as a reference source. There are four sections in this Yearbook: Introduction to Gardening, Home Garden Vegetables, Fruits and Nuts, and Home Food Preservation. The last section tells how to preserve and store your garden produce at peak quality for year-round use, and it stresses the need for proper techniques to avoid health hazards.

A complete how-to manual for producers, explaining and illustrating everything from tapping the tree to packaging the product.

China's impact on world agricultural markets in coming decades will depend on many factors. Growing income and transition to modern urban lifestyles will increase demand for all foods, but demand will shift toward meat and high-value products. WTO accession may increase openness of China's agricultural trade and allow more imports. An understanding of geographic variations of consumption, production, trade, and policy is critical to understanding the vast China market. Development of transportation infrastructure and market channels will make it easier for food products to reach consumers....

The publication Keys to Soil Taxonomy serves two purposes. It provides the taxonomic keys necessary for the classification of soils in a form that can be used easily in the field. It also acquaints users of the taxonomic system with recent changes in the system. The previous eight editions of the Keys to Soil Taxonomy included all revisions of the original keys in Soil Taxonomy: A Basic System of Soil Classification for Making and Interpreting Soil Surveys. The ninth edition of the of the Keys to Soil Taxonomy incorporates all changes approved since the publication of the second edition of...