Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news:

Mosquito ID course draws national, international students

http://www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=115001

Coral Gables to replace greens on Granada Golf Course

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/03/14/3994736/coral-gables-to-replace-greens.html

UF/IFAS to Conduct National Search for Next Research Dean

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High-tunnel farming extends the growing season at JG Ranch (Hernando)

http://www.tampabay.com/news/business/agriculture/high-tunnel-farming-extends-the-growing-season-at-jg-ranch/2171323

Old trick shines new light on citrus food safety

http://www.growingproduce.com/citrus/old-trick-shines-new-light-on-citrus-food-safety/

Invasive species in Fla. escape efforts at control

http://www.bostonglobe.com/news/nation/2014/03/22/florida-fighting-losing-battle-against-invasive-species/DsuhmqBuj5rwecWRQxUK9O/story.html

State beekeepers ask for money to build UF research facility

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_53895660-b310-11e3-a39b-001a4bcf887a.html

Fragrant favorites for the Florida garden (Alachua/Marion)

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140322/COLUMNISTS/140319624

UF researcher focused on horse genomes, helps horse breeders

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_47a6b16e-b30e-11e3-af64-001a4bcf887a.html

Choosing the right color combination for your garden (Lake)

http://www.dailycommercial.com/life/article_f026172e-ddd3-5645-bcc4-c6b2505107a7.html

Commission's agenda: backyard chickens, gaming centers (Lake)

http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/article_ac4fdfaa-220d-5d97-a8da-6480aa394136.html

Fla. Dept. of Health helping residents of Bay County live healthier

http://www.wmbb.com/story/25046595/fla-dept-of-health-helping-residents-of-bay-county-live-healthier

Escambia and Santa Rosa Calendar, March 24 (second page)

http://www.pnj.com/article/20140324/ENTERTAINMENT/303240013/Escambia-and-Santa-Rosa-Calendar-Monday-March-24-2014

Garden column: Citrus under attack; know the symptoms (Duval)

http://members.jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2014-03-20/story/garden-column-citrus-under-attack-know-symptoms

Taming tropical invasives

http://www.agriculture.com/crops/pesticides/taming-tropical-invasives_177-ar42468

Researchers examine nutrient costs for HLB-infected trees

http://www.thegrower.com/news/Researchers-examine-nutrient-costs-for-HLB-infected-trees--251445991.html

Gardens to host free lecture (St. Lucie)

http://www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=115047

Florida: Cotton and Peanut Herbicide Programs for Managing Pigweed

http://agfax.com/2014/03/21/florida-cotton-peanut-herbicide-programs-managing-pigweed/

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Grow a happy, healthy, environmentally friendly lawn (Okaloosa)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/faith/extension-connection-grow-a-happy-healthy-environmentally-friendly-lawn-1.294522?page=0

Other news:

University of Florida Mum on Consulting Fees

http://www.theledger.com/article/20140323/NEWS/140329739/1374?Title=University-of-Florida-Mum-on-Consulting-Fees

Spotted objects give fresh momentum to plane search

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2014/03/24/missing-malaysia-jetliner/6814799/

Expert: Pipeline would cross Santa Fe at the worst spot

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140323/articles/140329865

Independent workers grow in 'gig economy'

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140323/ARTICLES/140329850?tc=cr

Wilbekin propels Florida past Pitt for Sweet 16 appearance

http://www.alligator.org/sports/basketball/article_567e6f88-b20f-11e3-8c1e-001a4bcf887a.html

Polk Small Farms

Monday, March 24, 2014

UF/IFAS in the news, 3/24