UF/IFAS in the news, 2/14

Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day … Today’s UF/IFAS news:

These lovebugs also happen to love bugs

http://www.gainesville.com/article/2014140219764

Farmers Learn to Use GPS-Guided Tractors

http://wcjb.com/local-news-state-news/2014/02/farmers-learn-use-gps-guided-tractors

Racing to keep up with the giant snail

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/24718361/2014/02/13/racing-to-keep-up-with-the-giant-snail

New 108 Acre Home For Escambia County 4-H On The Horizon

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/02/new-108-acre-home-for-escambia-county-4-h-on-the-horizon

Manatee field trip to Blue Spring State Park (St. Johns/Flagler)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPImrGnSOkI

Seventh annual UF bee college event returns

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/02/seventh-annual-uf-bee-college-event-returns-march-7-8/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=d148fd6ec2-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-d148fd6ec2-296612177

 

Dying bee population could lead to higher food prices

http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2014-02-13/Dying-bee-population-could-lead-to-higher-food-prices#.Uv4WuoUV_yU

Growing potatoes in the Florida home garden (Gulf)

http://www.starfl.com/society/society-news/growing-potatoes-in-the-florida-home-garden-1.277129

Extension office offers free programs (Lake)

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2014-02-13/news/os-lk-community-notes-021314-20140213_1_free-programs-project-lifesaver-full-sail-university

Dr. Bruce Christmas inducted into Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame ... (Orange/Washington)

http://fosterfollynews.com/2014/02/14/dr-bruce-christmas-inducted-into-florida-agricultural-hall-of-fame/

 

Florida Native Plant Seminar and Guided Tour Feb. 22 (Lee)

http://www.island-reporter.com/page/content.detail/id/523313/Florida-Native-Plant-Seminar-and-Guided-Tour-Feb--22.html?nav=5064

 

 

Other news:

Deadly storm blasts Northeast, after paralyzing South

http://www.usatoday.com/story/weather/2014/02/13/winter-storm-hits-south-moves-north/5446019/

200,000 told to evacuate as Indonesia's Mount Kelud erupts

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/asia/indonesia/10637722/200000-told-to-evacuate-as-Indonesias-Mount-Kelud-erupts.html

UF professor leaves honors advising to open downtown Gainesville brewery

http://www.alligator.org/news/features/article_31345ea0-953f-11e3-93ce-0019bb2963f4.html

 

USDA Scientist Eager to Lead New Initiative to Combat a Devastating Citrus Disease

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/02/usda-scientist-eager-lead-new-initiative-combat-devastating-citrus-disease/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=d148fd6ec2-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-d148fd6ec2-296612177

UF acceptance announcement on Valentine's Day a first

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_ce992e38-953e-11e3-9e29-0019bb2963f4.html

Obama pledges help for drought-stricken California

http://www.reuters.com/article/2014/02/14/usa-obama-drought-idUSL2N0LJ01S20140214

Safer Transportation For Bikers In Gainesville

http://www.wcjb.com/local-news/2014/02/safer-transportation-bikers-gainesville