FW: IFAS in the News

Good afternoon, here is IFAS in the News for Monday, Jan. 10.

 

IFAS-Related…

 

UF Faculty and Students Working on Haiti Projects

http://www.ocala.com/article/20110109/ARTICLES/110109717/-1/news?Title=UF-faculty-and-students-working-on-Haiti-projects

 

Friends, Family Pay Tribute to UF Student Found Dead

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110108/ARTICLES/110109577/-1/entertainment?Title=Friends-family-pay-tribute-to-UF-student-found-dead

 

Freezes Felt in Lee, Collier County Produce Aisles

http://www.tallahassee.com/article/A4/20110108/BUSINESS/110107069/1003

 

Master Gardener Course Slated for Wakulla County

http://www.wakulla.com/Wakulla_Outdoors/Lawn_and_Garden/Master_Gardener_Course_Slated_for_Wakulla_County_2011010911313/

Unique Flavor Sets Kumquats Apart From Citrus Kin

http://www.news-journalonline.com/lifestyle/food/2011/01/09/unique-flavor-sets-kumquats-apart-from-citrus-kin.html

 

Squash, Cukes Have Several Enemies

http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/jan/09/BANEWSO9-squash-cukes-have-several-enemies/life/

 

Growing Green Thumbs: Walton Master Gardeners Add Numbers to the Ranks

http://www.waltonsun.com/news/growing-6080-master-numbers.html

 

4-H Members Mark Holidays With Food Drive, Float Work (Flagler County)

http://www.news-journalonline.com/lifestyle/living/2011/01/08/4-h-members-mark-holidays-with-food-drive-float-work.html

 

Troublesome Tomatoes; Deadhead Spent Roses

http://www.news-journalonline.com/lifestyle/home-and-garden/2011/01/08/troublesome-tomatoes-deadhead-spent-roses.html

 

Whitney Lab Feature Focuses on Tomatoes (Flagler, St. Johns counties)

http://www.news-journalonline.com/lifestyle/food/2011/01/08/whitney-lab-feature-focuses-on-tomatoes.html

 

Yes, You Can Grow Potatoes in North Escambia

http://www.northescambia.com/?p=40863

 

Garden Help: Check for Old, Ineffective Pesticides Annually

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2011-01-08/story/garden-help-check-old-ineffective-pesticides-annually

 

Garden Q&A: Try Your Luck With Four-Leaf Clover

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2011-01-08/story/garden-qa-try-your-luck-four-leaf-clover

 

Make a New Year’s Resolution to Help Wildlife

http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/-12052--.html

 

Garden Tips: Celebrate Florida Arbor Day; Plant a Tree (or Two) Jan. 21

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/jan/08/celebrate-florida-arbor-day-plant-a-tree-or-two/

 

Oranges Turn Sour on Sanibel

http://www.news-press.com/article/20110108/COLUMNISTS20/101080325/1013/lifestyles/Oranges-turn-sour-on-Sanibel

 

Timely Tendings: Check Mango Blooms for Disease

http://www.tampabay.com/features/homeandgarden/timely-tendings-check-mango-blooms-for-disease/1144091

 

Of Interest…

 

Lawmakers Set for Hearing on Immigration Issue

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/01/10/2008494/lawmakers-set-for-hearing-on-immigration.html#

 

Giffords “Hero” Intern Springs Into Action After Shooting

http://www.cnn.com/2011/CRIME/01/10/arizona.shooting.intern/

 

Dupont Acquires Enzymes Maker Danisco for $5.8 Billion

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2011-01-10/dupont-to-acquire-danisco-for-6-3-billion.html

 

Experts: Unsustainable Jobs Created From Hurricanes and Housing Boom Prolonged Treasure Coast’s Economic Slump

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2011/jan/09/experts-unsustainable-jobs-created-from-and-02/

 

In Last Year of CHOICES Tax, Program’s Duration and Future Form Are at Issue

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110109/ARTICLES/110109551/-1/entertainment?Title=In-last-year-of-CHOICES-tax-program-s-duration-and-future-form-are-at-issues

 

The Future of Bass Tournaments

http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2011Jan7Thefutureofbasstournaments.php

 

 

Tom Nordlie

Science Communications Coordinator

Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences

University of Florida

Gainesville, FL

 

Direct Line 352-273-3567