IFAS in the news, 12/5

Good morning! Here is your mid-week IFAS news:

 

UF researcher exploring plant preservation method that could help endangered species

http://news.ufl.edu/2012/12/04/frozen-orchids/

 

Questions about fertilizer legislation raised in opening House committee meeting

http://www.thefloridacurrent.com/article.cfm?id=30542272

Caribbean Crazy Ant population expected to rise in Central Fla.

http://www.clickorlando.com/news/Caribbean-Crazy-Ant-population-expected-to-rise-in-Central-Fla/-/1637132/17654824/-/15uu55gz/-/index.html

California citrus growers schooling on Florida for coming HLB war

http://westernfarmpress.com/orchard-crops/california-citrus-growers-schooling-florida-coming-hlb-war?page=1

 

2013 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide

http://www.thegrower.com/florida-citrus-pest-management-guide/2013-Florida-Citrus-Pest-Management-Guide-182055951.html?ref=951

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Winter recreation for the whole family (Okaloosa)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/news/community/extension-connection-winter-recreation-for-the-whole-family-1.59372

 

Local/other:

 

Shands recognized as among nation's best in thwarting infection

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20121204/ARTICLES/121209868/-1/news?p=1&tc=pg

Climate change will mean more malnourished children, experts warn

http://www.guardian.co.uk/global-development/2012/dec/05/climate-change-malnourished-children

Fiscal cliff could impact student aid, research

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_5ae2b1f8-3e9b-11e2-a592-0019bb2963f4.html

Gators sports attendance down

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_e3ee007a-3e9a-11e2-96e6-0019bb2963f4.html