UF/IFAS in the news, 5/23

Good morning! For those who aren’t already barbecuing, here’s the week’s final UF/IFAS news roundup:

 

Link to multiple DIY affordable bedbug trap stories:

http://goo.gl/73EASP

Diversifying growers pick peaches

http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/article_b8066e88-9501-5d13-b1ec-8ff1bed8c158.html

 

Peanut Planting Time In Santa Rosa County

http://agfax.com/2014/05/22/florida-peanut-planting-time-santa-rosa-county/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=florida-peanut-planting-time-santa-rosa-county

 

Island residents urged to watch for sea turtle threats (St. Lucie)

http://www.myhometownnews.net/index.php?id=116747

 

Project VENUS underway in Cedar Key

http://www.cedarkeybeacon.com/content/project-venus-underway-cedar-key

 

UF/IFAS Seeks Input from Hay Producers on Stem Maggot Damage

 

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/05/ufifas-seeks-input-hay-producers-stem-maggot-damage/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=092d808b4c-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-092d808b4c-296612469

 

Pond Management Techniques Workshop Set for May 27 (Gadsden)

 

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/05/pond-management-techniques-workshop-set-may-27/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=092d808b4c-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-092d808b4c-296612469

 

Schaus swallowtail breeding program continues

http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2014-05-22/Schaus-swallowtail-breeding-program-continues

 

 

Other news:

 

David Norton on the future of research at UF (video)

http://www.floridatrend.com/article/17182/viewpoints-video-with-dr-david-norton-of-uf

Tennessee ready to bring back electric chair

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2014/05/22/tennessee-electric-chair/9474435/

 

Stewart essential to UF's postseason success

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140522/ARTICLES/140529925?Title=Stewart-essential-to-UF-s-postseason-success

 

Chamber of Commerce Push Toward a New Convention Center

http://www.wcjb.com/local-news/2014/05/chamber-commerce-push-toward-new-convention-center

 

Editorial: Don't rig the game for FSU's next leader

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/editorials/editorial-dont-rig-the-game-for-fsus-next-leader/2181005

 

New developer in charge of University Corners

 

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140522/ARTICLES/140529849?Title=New-developer-in-charge-of-University-Corners

 

#UFGrad is a booming success

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140522/ARTICLES/140529866