UF/IFAS in the news, 2/10

Good morning! Your UF/IFAS news roundup:

 

UF researchers discover genetic cause of citrus canker

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_30fba06a-9210-11e3-b000-0019bb2963f4.html

 

 

Recent coverage of UF/IFAS UAV work:

 

Drones Examine Pygmy Rabbit Habitat

http://magicvalley.com/lifestyles/recreation/unmanned-aircraft-examine-pygmy-rabbit-habitat/article_522d4fdd-224d-5f39-9b3a-f18a3595ccfe.html

 

http://tightlinemedia.com/time-out/video-vault.html       “01/29/14: Rabbit Research”

 

http://tightlinemedia.com/time-out/video-vault.html       “02/05/14: Remote Control Research”

 

Escambia County Seeks Appointees To Numerous Boards, Committees (3^rd brief)

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/escambia-county-seeks-appointees-to-numerous-boards-committees

 

Selecting the right pruning tool for the job (Lake)

http://www.dailycommercial.com/life/article_e4d3bb58-199c-5b8e-aa99-20e33090ce24.html

 

Did I kill my Live oak? (Miami-Dade)

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/02/08/3917926/did-i-kill-my-live-oak.html

Peanut Butter Challenge A Big Winner For Local Food Banks (Escambia)

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/peanut-butter-challenge-a-big-winner-for-local-food-banks

Prune prudently, and don't commit 'crape murder'! (Alachua/Marion)

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140208/COLUMNISTS/140209801/0/APN?Title=Prune-prudently-and-don-t-commit-crape-murder-

Spring Gardening & Canning Workshop Feb. 15th (Washington)

http://fosterfollynews.com/2014/02/10/spring-gardening-canning-workshop-feb-15th/

Garden Q&A: What's bloomin' wrong with camellias? (Duval)

http://members.jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2014-02-07/story/garden-qa-whats-bloomin-wrong-camellias

Rain barrels help conserve water (St. Johns)

http://staugustine.com/living/garden/2014-02-08/rain-barrels-help-concerve-water-class-set-feb-20#.UvjYQ4UV_yU

Other news:

US economy may be stuck in slow lane for long run

http://www.cnbc.com/id/101402528

State rejects Reitz Union as an early voting center

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_a095932e-9218-11e3-9688-0019bb2963f4.html

 

Study casts doubt on viability of bus rapid transit in Gainesville

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140209/ARTICLES/140209574/1002/news01?Title=Study-casts-doubt-on-viability-of-bus-rapid-transit-in-Gainesville

 

Florida continues to have a higher education space race (opinion)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140209/COLUMNISTS/140209616?Title=Florida-continues-to-have-a-higher-education-space-race

 

Farm bill to impact local growers, food stamp recipients

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140209/ARTICLES/140209564/1183?Title=Farm-bill-to-impact-local-growers-food-stamp-recipients

Florida sweeps Kentucky

http://www.alligator.org/sports/basketball_-_women/article_839ffc20-921b-11e3-b5a8-001a4bcf887a.html

Defense struggles in win against Alabama

http://www.alligator.org/sports/basketball/article_ef88c18a-911f-11e3-967b-0019bb2963f4.html