Wednesday, July 6, 2011

IFAS in the news, 7/6

Good morning! Here is today's IFAS-related news:

Pesky whitefly infestations make sticky mess across South Florida (Miami-Dade) http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/mh-white-flies-20110705,0,2064901.story

Florida drought hinders whitefly fight (Miami-Dade)
http://dalje.com/en-world/florida-drought-hinders-whitefly-fight/368889

On The Agenda: 'CPS Investment Advisors,' 'Small Farms Conference'
http://www.theledger.com/article/20110705/NEWS/110709732?Title=On-The-Agenda-CPS-Investment-Advisors-Small-Farms-Conference-

Dragon fruit becomes trendy
http://www.news-press.com/article/20110706/ENT07/110705036/0/TEXTCASTER/Dragon-fruit-becomes-trendy?odyssey=nav|head

The Main Event: Worm Composting Lecture (Pasco County) http://newportrichey.patch.com/articles/the-main-event-worm-composting-lecture

European E. coli outbreak top-of-mind at CPS symposium
http://www.theproducenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=32359:european-e-coli-outbreak-top-of-mind-at-cps-symposium&catid=8:lead-story-cat&Itemid=35

4-H Horse Specialty Club members get hands-on experience (Marion County) http://www.ocala.com/article/20110705/ARTICLES/110709892/-1/news?Title=4-H-Horse-Specialty-Club-members-get-hands-on-experience

Events in Hernando in July (4th item)
http://www.tampabay.com/news/briefs/events-in-hernando-in-july/1178902

Maria Sonnenberg: Downtown Titusville stays open for final shuttle launch (Brevard County, fourth item) http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20110706/NEWS0301/107060306/Maria-Sonnenberg-Downtown-Titusville-stays-open-final-shuttle-launch

Recent rains not enough to reverse dry conditions in Lee, other Southwest Florida counties http://www.marcoislandflorida.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110703/GREEN/110702024/Recent-rains-not-enough-reverse-dry-conditions-Southwest-Florida?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Home


Health/UF/state news:


Eating Less Salt May Not Lower Risk of Heart Disease
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/reducing-salt-intake-reduce-risk-death-heart-disease/story?id=14000093

Shands and UF expanding reach into Gainesville community http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110705/ARTICLES/110709823/-1/ENTERTAINMENT?p=1&tc=pg

Experts surprised Anthony wasn't convicted on lesser charge http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110705/ARTICLES/110709836/1139?Title=Experts-surprised-Anthony-wasn-t-convicted-on-lesser-charge

Space shuttle's legacy: Soaring in orbit and costs http://www.gainesville.com/article/20110705/WIRE/110709817?tc=cr

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