UF/IFAS in the news, 8/7

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news:

 

Light wavelengths can heighten crops' taste, aroma, study finds (Highlands)

http://highlandstoday.com/list/highlands-agri-leader-news/light-wavelengths-can-heighten-crops-taste-aroma-study-finds-20130807/

 

Light Can Change Flavor and Scent in Plants and Fruits (audio)

http://southeastagnet.com/2013/08/06/light-can-change-flavor-and-scent-in-plants-and-fruits/

 

One Scientist’s Quest: Improving The Flavor Of Commercial Tomatoes

http://hereandnow.wbur.org/2013/08/06/improving-commercial-tomatoes

Nutrition Expert Offers Advice for Packing School Lunches

http://www.thedailymeal.com/nutrition-expert-offers-advice-packing-school-lunches

Choosing the right silage additives

http://www.dairyherd.com/dairy-resources/calf-heifer/nutrition-notes/Choosing-the-right-silage-additives-218412551.html

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Nixon named Okaloosa Innovator (Jackson, Okaloosa)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/news/extension-connection-nixon-named-okaloosa-innovator-1.182618

Extension update: Do you take advantage of direct deposit? (Suwannee)

http://suwanneedemocrat.com/local/x1938690408/Extension-update-Do-you-take-advantage-of-direct-deposit

Timely Tendings: Vegetable gardening and preparations (Pinellas)

http://www.tampabay.com/features/homeandgarden/timely-tendings-vegetable-gardening-and-preparations/2135051

Local food happenings (under “Chutney”)

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130807/LIVING/130809660/1064?Title=Local-food-happenings

 

Florida Oceanographic to host Florida Master Naturalist Program

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/aug/06/florida-oceanographic-to-host-florida-master-natur/

 

Extension services to host fertilizer and water quality workshop (Lee)

http://fortmyers.floridaweekly.com/news/2013-08-07/Other_News/Extension_services_to_host_fertilizer_and_water_qu.html

Pasco garden notebook for Aug. 7 (+Hernando)

http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/events/pasco-garden-notebook-for-aug-7/2135086

Bright Lights & Red Carpet - Aug. 5, 2013 (Indian River, under “gardeners get growing”)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/aug/01/bright-lights-red-carpet-aug-5-2013/

Camp Corral offers military children a week of fun (GALLERY)

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/local/camp-corral-offers-military-children-a-week-of-fun-gallery-1.182915?page=0

 

 

And…..in other news:

 

Yemen says it has foiled an al-Qaeda plot

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-middle-east-23598516

Shands, NFRMC fare poorly in Consumer Reports ranking

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130807/ARTICLES/130809706/-1/entertainment?Title=Shands-NFRMC-fare-poorly-in-Consumer-Reports-ranking

80% of FL Hospitals Penalized

http://health.wusf.usf.edu/post/80-fl-hospitals-penalized

Dolphins display memory better than elephants, study finds

http://www.foxnews.com/science/2013/08/06/dolphins-display-memory-better-than-elephants-study-finds/

The $4 Million Teacher

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324635904578639780253571520.html

UF asks Gator Nation for $800M to achieve pre-eminence

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130806/ARTICLES/130809740/1002/news?Title=UF-asks-Gator-Nation-for-800M-to-achieve-pre-eminence