IFAS in the news, 1/21

IFAS in the news, 1/21

Big news day for IFAS. Have a great weekend!

Get a Free Tree at Today's Riverfront Arbor Day Celebration http://www.thebradentontimes.com/news/2011/01/21/community/get_a_free_tree_at_today_s_riverfront_arbor_day_celebration/

Orchids' health speaks volumes
Imperiled species hint at troubled ecosystem (Fort Myers) http://www.news-press.com/article/20110121/GREEN/101210407/Orchids-health-speaks-volumes

Retired Florida Sea Grant marine extension agent Don Sweat honored with leadership award (Pinellas)
http://www.tampabay.com/sports/outdoors/retired-florida-sea-grant-marine-extension-agent-don-sweat-honored-with/1146606

UF getting $7.9M grant to aid Mozambique http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110120/ARTICLES/110129957/-1/NEWS?Title=UF-getting-7-9M-grant-to-aid-Mozambique

Food Safety Law Will Likely Strain FDA Science http://www.sciencemag.org/content/331/6015/270.full

Maria Gallo Named UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Chairman http://southeastagnet.com/2011/01/21/maria-gallo-named-ufifas-agronomy-department-chairman/

Touring a historical treasure (St. Johns) http://staugustine.com/living/2011-01-20/touring-historical-treasure

Project to help farm, ranch women become better business partners now under way (Columbia County) http://northfloridaherald.com/news/news_briefs/article_f6fce4a4-2503-11e0-89db-001cc4c002e0.html

Wausau Garden Club To Plant Tree In Memory of Al Pyfrom Extension Agent Andy Andreasen talks to club members about 'Preserving Our Resources' (Washington County) http://www.fosterfollynews.com/news/2011Ja20WausauGardenClub.php

Chocolate and Strawberry Genetic Code Analyzed http://www.worldnewsheardnow.com/chocolate-and-strawberry-genetic-code-analyzed/5262/

Rayonier to sell wood waste to biomass plant (Jacksonville) http://www.bizjournals.com/jacksonville/news/2011/01/20/rayonier-to-sell-wood-waste-to-biomass.html

Citrus root signals allow for better biocontrol http://westernfarmpress.com/orchard-crops/citrus-root-signals-allow-better-biocontrol

Why Breakfast Really Is for Champions
http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/health/Why-Breakfast-Really-is-For-Champions--113044374.html

2,200 Trees To Be Given Away Today (Escambia County)
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=42006

Outdoors & Recreation (Pinellas County -- fourth item) http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/outdoors/content_articles/012011_out-06.txt

Local news and other interesting stuff:

Cold brings higher prices for vegetables http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110120/ARTICLES/110129985/1109/sports?p=1&tc=pg

Room Service in Terminal B
Flight Canceled? How to Get a Cot, Food, a Shower and the Fastest Flight Out http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703951704576091923287595948.html

The Love Affair With the Fireplace Cools
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/20/garden/20fire.html?pagewanted=1&_r=1

City makes headway with Koppers health study http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110120/ARTICLES/110129941/1109/sports?Title=UF-faculty-to-study-health-effects-from-Koppers

Despite student shooting, UPD a national mentor on mental-illness response http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110120/ARTICLES/110129953/1109/sports?Title=Despite-student-shooting-UPD-a-national-mentor-on-mental-illness-response

UF Board of Governors approves public health doctoral program http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110120/ARTICLES/110129970/1109/sports?Title=UF-Board-of-Governors-approves-public-health-doctoral-program

Graham Center's mission: civic engagement through education http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110120/ARTICLES/110129950/1169?p=2&tc=pg

Influx of customers saves Gator Dawgs from closing http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_a876fec8-2517-11e0-aed0-001cc4c03286.html

UF grad is new breed of entrepreneur
http://www.alligator.org/news/features/article_08deada2-2517-11e0-ba2f-001cc4c03286.html