IFAS in the news, 2/7

Good morning! Today’s IFAS-related news:

UF has key role in hunt for Burmese pythons

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130206/ARTICLES/130209744

 

Lionfish invasion

 

http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2013/feb/cayman-study-abroad-020613.html

 

New app for anglers also helps fisheries management

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/06/3220826/new-app-for-anglers-also-helps.html

 

Whitefly expert gives pest primer at Citizens’ Association forum for South End (Palm Beach)

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/news/national/whitefly-expert-gives-pest-primer-at-citizens-asso/nWHjX/

January showers bring February patches? (Clay)

http://www.claytodayonline.com/ee/claytoday/en/component/fullstory/20130207_002_art_1/january-showers-bring-february-patches

 

Martin County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 7 (fifth item under ‘new listings’)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/feb/07/martin-county-community-calendar-updated-feb-7/

 

Students challenged to learn about agriculture in annual contest (Clay)

http://www.claytodayonline.com/ee/claytoday/en/component/fullstory/20130207_008_art_0/students-challenged-to-learn-about-agriculture-in-annual-contest

 

 

 

Travel, state and local news:

 

'Real Nightmare' Headed For New England; Blizzard On Track For Friday

http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/07/171356934/real-nightmare-headed-for-new-england-blizzard-on-track-for-friday

 

Gainesville airport asks public for input about NYC flights

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_6d210fc2-70e6-11e2-86a9-001a4bcf887a.html

 

Senators Question Set-Aside for University of Florida

http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/story/senators-question-set-aside-university-florida

 

Canada's drink policy sees drop in deaths, says expert

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-21365240

 

Sections of Newberry Road close Wednesday and again tonight

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130206/ARTICLES/130209788/1139?Title=Sections-of-Newberry-Road-close-Wednesday-and-again-tonight