IFAS in the news, 2/8

Good morning and welcome to the almost weekend. Here is today’s IFAS news roundup:

 

CDC releases 11-year study on cause of foodborne illness

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_cd04e030-71a4-11e2-b718-0019bb2963f4.html

Berry Expo to showcase new strawberries, farming techniques (Hillsborough)

http://www2.tbo.com/news/breaking-news/2013/feb/08/florida-berry-expo-to-showcase-new-strawberries-fa-ar-626874/

Menacing lizard unwelcome guest (Lee)

http://www.news-press.com/article/20130208/NEWS0101/302080031/1075/ss15/Menacing-lizard-unwelcome-guest?odyssey=nav|head

Get garden smart during annual workshops  (Collier)

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/feb/08/get-garden-smart-during-annual-workshops/

Florida citrus crops drop

http://www.wuft.org/news/2013/02/07/florida-citrus-crops-drop/

Potassium deficiency of woody ornamentals in the landscape (Gulf)

http://www.starfl.com/society/society-news/potassium-deficiency-of-woody-ornamentals-in-the-landscape-1.91388

 

Bay County Cooperative Extension Office/Heath Department Team Up for Heart Health Program

http://www.wtvy.com/4yourhealth/headlines/Bay-County-Cooperative-Extension-OfficeHeath-Department-Team-Up-for-Heart-Health-Program-190275771.html

 

 

 

Weather and more:

Powerful blizzard takes aim at East Coast after moving through Midwest

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-blizzard-northeast-20130208,0,6166163.story

 

Horse Meat in Food Stirs Furor in British Isles

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/09/world/europe/horse-meat-in-food-stirs-furor-in-british-isles.html?_r=0

 

Computer glitch tips off hundreds of potential University of Florida students their admission status early

http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/news/state-regional-education/computer-glitch-tips-off-hundreds-of-potential-uni/nWJHt/

 

Residents offer input on plans for east Alachua County

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130207/ARTICLES/130209648?tc=cr