IFAS in the news, 2/28

Genetically modified foods abound
http://www.news-sentinel.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110226/BUSINESS/102260343

Extension supports agriculture in schools (St. Johns) http://staugustine.com/news/schools/2011-02-26/extension-supports-agriculture-schools

Genetic tests show fire ants in Asia came from U.S.
http://www2.tbo.com/content/2011/feb/27/PMENEWSO18-genetic-tests-show-fire-ants-in-asia-ca/

Signature Brands' new popcorn center has grand opening (Marion County) http://www.ocala.com/article/20110226/ARTICLES/110229717/1001/news01?Title=Signature-Brands-new-popcorn-center-has-grand-opening

Garden Q & A: Cast iron plants can make an excellent ground cover (Duval County) http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2011-02-26/story/garden-q-cast-iron-plants-can-make-excellent-ground

Garden club to hold
Arbor Day observance (Polk County)
http://www.lakewalesnews.com/articles/2011/02/26/life/doc4d680203c843c917283431.txt

Registration Deadline Near For Spring Livestock Show (Escambia County)
http://www.northescambia.com/?p=46176

From commercials to inmate labor, Walton County jail keeping costs down (Walton County) http://www.waltonsun.com/news/county-91335-newsherald-walton-keeping.html

Local/health/science news:

U.S. measles outbreak feared after infected woman travels http://www.reuters.com/article/2011/02/27/us-usa-measles-idUSTRE71Q2RI20110227?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews

SFC lets students post secret fears
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110226/ARTICLES/110229559/1109/sports?Title=SFC-lets-students-post-secret-fears

Ex-UF prof, wife convicted in $3M fraud case http://www.todayonline.com/BreakingNews/EDC110226-0000313/Ex-UF-prof,-wife-convicted-in-$3M-fraud-case

Clean energy tour has praise for Gainesville http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110225/ARTICLES/110229590/-1/news?Title=Clean-energy-tour-has-high-praise-for-Gainesville

Electric cars set to charge forward
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110228/ARTICLES/110229511/1169?Title=Electric-cars-set-to-charge-forward

Guns on college campuses debate continues in Legislature http://www.alligator.org/news/features/article_a758cb8a-42f8-11e0-bc1b-001cc4c002e0.html