IFAS in the news, 11/10

Good morning. Before everyone scoots out for the long weekend, here is today's IFAS news:

Lab tests show Salmonella can migrate through plant to fruit http://www.thegrower.com/news/regions/south/Lab-tests-show-Salmonella-can-migrate-through-plant-to-fruit-133599793.html

Nuisance spiraling whitefly spreads from Miami-Dade, now in Marco Island (Collier) http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2011/nov/09/rugose-spiraling-whitefly-marco-island-pest-miami/

Florida study shows corn plants help control spider mites http://southeastfarmpress.com/vegetables/florida-study-shows-corn-plants-help-control-spider-mites

NBC2 Investigates: Organic or Not? (Lee) http://www.nbc-2.com/story/15998640/organic-or-not

More than 1,500 lionfish removed during 2011 Florida Keys lionfish derby series (Monroe) http://www.sportfishingmag.com/news/more-1-500-lionfish-removed-during-2011-florida-keys-lionfish-derby-series

Local resources (Broward)
http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/food/fl-food-garden-resource-20111110,0,5213087.story

Summit looks at government economies of scale (Monroe) http://www.keysnet.com/2011/11/09/394870/summit-looks-at-government-economies.html

A smattering of science, health, state and local news:

Students Clash With Police in Unrest After Announcement http://www.nytimes.com/2011/11/11/sports/ncaafootball/penn-state-students-in-clashes-after-joe-paterno-is-ousted.html

Study questions benefits of reducing sodium in diet
http://yourlife.usatoday.com/fitness-food/diet-nutrition/story/2011-11-09/Study-questions-benefits-of-reducing-sodium-in-diet/51137716/1

AL county files for largest municipal bankruptcy http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2011/11/10/al_county_files_for_largest_municipal_bankruptcy/

Africa's Western Black Rhino declared extinct http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/45236688/ns/world_news-world_environment/

Australia passes plain-packaging cigarette law http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011/nov/10/australia-plain-packaging-cigarette-law

Cancer treatment shows promise for rapid weight loss http://www.latimes.com/health/la-he-drug-fat-loss-20111110,0,5914182.story

Longtime NPR journalist Carl Kasell speaking today at UF http://www.gainesville.com/article/20111108/ARTICLES/111109546/1002/news?Title=Longtime-NPR-journalist-Carl-Kasell-speaking-today-at-UF

Students give up free speech for free food http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_880dae04-0b5b-11e1-9529-001cc4c002e0.html

Sean could be the final 2011 hurricane
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20111110/ARTICLES/111119985?tc=cr