UF/IFAS in the news, 9/16

Good morning! Here is today’s UF/IFAS-related news:

New insight into biofuel from algae discovered by UF and IFAS researchers

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_2403c03a-1e8a-11e3-9f1c-0019bb2963f4.html

 

Citrus Greening Hits UF, Tree Removal Begins Friday

http://www.wuft.org/news/2013/09/13/citrus-greening-hits-uf-tree-removal-begins-friday/

U.S.: new strawberry variety tastier, hardier than Florida staple

http://www.freshfruitportal.com/2013/09/16/u-s-new-strawberry-variety-tastier-hardier-than-florida-staple/?country=united%20states

Dogs and koi fish might die if they come in contact

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/sep/13/dogs-and-koi-fish-might-die-if-they-come-in/

A living laboratory - UF Suwannee Valley Agricultural Extension Center

http://www.suwanneevalleytimes.com/component/content/article/51-news-stories/975-9-12-13-a-living-laboratory-uf-suwannee-valley-agricultural-extension-center.html

IFAS researchers single out sweeter, earlier-growing strawberries

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_7dcd471c-1e94-11e3-a29a-0019bb2963f4.html

Immokalee health program brought in both kids, their parents to learn good nutrition — and a little Zumba

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/sep/15/immokalee-health-program-brought-in-both-kids-to/

Datil peppers and other hot news

http://staugustine.com/living/sunday-life/2013-09-15/datil-peppers-and-other-hot-news#.UjbztD_75nU

Edible garden festival gives visitors something to chew on

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20130914/SPACES/309140008/Edible-garden-festival-gives-visitors-somethingto-chew-on

Gravity-defying millipedes invade Keys homes

http://www.keysnet.com/2013/09/14/490116/lgravity-defying-millipedes-invade.html

Take a deep breath and plant some lettuce

http://www.newssun.com/opinion/edt-091513

Banana Spiders Make Big Local Comeback

http://www.northescambia.com/2013/09/banana-spiders-make-big-local-comeback

Garden Club welcomes presentation on local fare

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130914/NEWS0402/130919769/1065?Title=Garden-Club-welcomes-presentation-on-local-fare

Fall ‘Short & Sweet’ horticulture series in Bunnell

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130912/LIVING/130919902/1065?Title=Fall-8216-Short-amp-Sweet-8217-horticulture-series-in-Bunnell

Buses saved, but taxes may increase in Lee County

http://www.news-press.com/article/20130905/NEWS01/309050046/Buses-saved-taxes-may-increase-Lee-County

It’s only natural that fishtail palm dies (Miami-Dade)

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/09/14/3623360/its-only-natural-that-fishtail.html

Editorial: Proposed city, county budgets go to hearings (Lee)

http://www.news-press.com/article/20130915/OPINION/309150035/Editorial-Proposed-city-county-budgets-go-hearings

 

Rain Barrel Workshop comes to Weedon- register early! (Pinellas)

http://clearwater.wtsp.com/news/entertainment/493762-rain-barrel-workshop-comes-weedon-register-early

 

Other news:

Interactive art installation in the works for rebuilt Reitz

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_2b8327e0-1e91-11e3-bffc-0019bb2963f4.html

For mourners, the memorial clock is ticking: Painting over 34th Street Wall tributes concerns students

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_b5ade440-1e8d-11e3-ae86-0019bb2963f4.html

Starting Friday, UF Infirmary to begin giving out shots for flu season

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_fbc8c9ee-1e8e-11e3-b3b9-0019bb2963f4.html

Gainesville murder suspect captured in Virginia

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130915/ARTICLES/130919736/1139?Title=Gainesville-murder-suspect-captured-in-Virginia