IFAS in the News, 3/25

Good morning! Here is IFAS in the News for Monday, March 25, 2013.

 

IFAS-Related…

 

UF student wins E.T. York Work of Heart Award

http://news.ufl.edu/2013/03/22/york-work-of-heart-awards/

 

They may be dime-sized, but this mosquito is no big deal

http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/2013/03/25/florida-big-mosquitoes/2017007/

 

Aquaculture not popular in Collier, but Goodland clam farmer sees food in future

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/mar/24/aquaculture-popularity-collier-clam-farmer-fgcu/

 

Unique Crop: Sodbuster Radish In Hwy 29, Hwy 97 Field

http://www.northescambia.com/2013/03/unique-crop-sodbuster-radish-in-hwy-29-hwy-97-field

 

Native Florida plants adaptable as ground cover

http://www.news-press.com/article/20130323/HOMEANDGARDEN/303230001/Native-Florida-plants-adaptable-ground-cover

 

2013 Master Gardener Plant Sale (Santa Rosa County)

http://www.srpressgazette.com/outdoors/2013-master-gardener-plant-sale-1.115583

 

A little less taxing: VITA offers free filing services

http://www.wuft.org/news/2013/03/22/a-little-less-taxing-vita-offers-free-filing-services/

 

Events planned for Earthfest at Arbor Day

http://www.ocala.com/article/20130324/ARTICLES/130329814

 

It's more about ‘where' not ‘when' to plant dogwood trees

http://www.ocala.com/article/20130323/COLUMNISTS/130329962

 

Polk Training Center for Handicapped Citizens Director looks to reform agency

http://www.newschief.com/article/20130324/NEWSCHIEF/130329611/-1/entertainment?Title=Polk-Training-Center-for-Handicapped-Citizens-Director-Looks-to-Reform-Agency

 

Caladiums easy to grow, maintain

http://staugustine.com/living/garden/2013-03-22/caladiums-easy-grow-maintain#.UVBVCVe1Vqw

 

Study: Public ag research essential to keep up with global demands

http://www.stuttgartdailyleader.com/article/20130322/NEWS/130329856

 

 

Of Interest…

 

Gators corral Gophers, get chance at another Sweet 16

http://www.gatorsports.com/article/20130324/ARTICLES/130329737?tc=cr

 

Garden festival flourishes despite rain

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_13f6770a-94fb-11e2-8473-001a4bcf887a.html

 

UF fossil bird study on extinction patterns could help today’s conservation efforts

http://news.ufl.edu/2013/03/21/haiti-birds/

 

 

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Robert H. Wells

Science Writer

UF/IFAS Communications

Gainesville, FL 32611

rhwells@ufl.edu

(352) 273-3569

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