IFAS in the news, 4/12

Good morning and happy Friday to everyone. Here is the week's last IFAS news roundup:

UF symposium looks at future of higher ed

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130411/ARTICLES/130419862

A little less taxing: VITA offers free filing services

http://www.wuft.org/news/2013/04/11/a-little-less-taxing-vita-offers-free-filing-services/

Deadly disorder sparks new interest in beekeeping

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130411/NEWS/304119968?Title=Deadly-disorder-sparks-new-interest-in-beekeeping

Scientists, growers refine nutrient blends for HLB-infected trees

http://www.thegrower.com/issues/citrus-vegetable/Scientists-growers-refine-nutrient-blends-for-HLB-infected-trees-202582011.html

Ag in the Classroom seeks ways to boost ag tag sales

http://www.thegrower.com/issues/citrus-vegetable/Ag-in-the-Classroom-seeks-ways-to-boost-ag-tag-sales-202583171.html

Agriculture industry stepping up to the green plate

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/apr/11/agriculture-industry-stepping-up-to-the-green-plat/

Tomatoes for the Home Garden – Part 2 (Gulf)

http://www.starfl.com/news/law-enforcement/tomatoes-for-the-home-garden-part-2-1.125240

Garden Q&A: What you can do about carpenter bees

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2013-04-11/story/garden-qa-what-you-can-do-about-carpenter-bees

Gardening: Time to jazz up the landscape with color (Duval)

http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2013-04-11/story/gardening-time-jazz-landscape-color

Martin County Master Gardeners recognize Louise Andrews

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/apr/11/martin-county-master-gardeners-recognize-louise-an/


Other news:


Georgia Ag Department Managers Resign After Investigation

http://growingfl.com/features/2013/04/georgia-ag-department-managers-resign-after-investigation/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=54fd56f861-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email

The Fossil Fuel Resistance

http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/the-fossil-fuel-resistance-20130411?google_editors_picks=true

Column: Making futures bright for all

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/column-making-futures-bright-for-all/2114575

Tetracycline use on organic apples, pears will end in 2014

http://www.capitalpress.com/newest/SB-NOSB-tetracycline-041913

Team of scientists targeting invasive giant snails

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130411/ARTICLES/130419869?tc=cr