UF/IFAS in the news, 5/2

Good morning! The week’s final UF/IFAS news roundup:

 

At home, Florida gardening power couple enjoys 'landscape lunacy' (Hillsborough)

http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/at-home-florida-gardening-power-couple-enjoys-landscape-lunacy/2177861

Here's the scoop on jackfruit, a ginormous fruit to feed the world

http://www.scpr.org/news/2014/05/01/43895/here-s-the-scoop-on-jackfruit-a-ginormous-fruit-to/

Are goliath grouper fish or footballs?

http://www.louisianasportsman.com/details.php?id=6494

 

St. Lucie County’s Extension Office urges island residents to watch for sea turtle threats

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/may/01/st-lucie-countys-extension-office-urges-island-res/

 

New Citrus Industry CEU Article

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/05/01/new-citrus-industry-ceu-article/

 

Keep Water and Nutrients in the Root Zone

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/05/keep-water-and-nutrients-root-zone/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=580826f3e3-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-580826f3e3-296612469

 

Surprising find UFL: Citrus greening affects roots before leaves

http://www.freshplaza.com/article/120442/Surprising-find-UFL-Citrus-greening-affects-roots-before-leaves

Expect tips galore at Central Florida Landscape & Garden Fair

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-lk-landscape-garden-fair-20140501,0,5249840.story

 

EXTENSION CONNECTION: No flashlights on the beach and other tips for sea turtle nesting season

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/lifestyle/extension-connection-no-flashlights-on-the-beach-and-other-tips-for-sea-turtle-nesting-season-1.313754

 

Of Special Note 4/30/14 (Lee)

http://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/page/content.detail/id/530855/Of-Special-Note--4-30-14-.html

 

 

Other news:

 

Weekend commencement to feature UF department’s first undergraduates

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140501/ARTICLES/140509967

 

Biotech's enormous growth locally is put on display

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140501/ARTICLES/140509961/1139?Title=Biotech-s-enormous-growth-locally-is-put-on-display

 

Report: Citrus acres range from $3,000 to $15,000

http://highlandstoday.com/hi/local-news/report-citrus-acres-range-from-3000-to-15000-20140501/