UF/IFAS in the news, 6/17

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news, tried to avoid any repeats, but apologies in advance if I included any:

Researchers find possible source of potato famine pathogen

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_27a632e6-f5e3-11e3-b152-001a4bcf887a.html

 

Florida Seed Association Seminar June 24-25

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/06/florida-seed-association-seminar-june-24-25/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=9ef1f3561b-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-9ef1f3561b-296612469

 

Greening disease leaves Florida citrus growers with shrinking crop (Volusia, may require sign-in)

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140616/NEWS/140619555/1040?Title=Greening-disease-leaves-Florida-citrus-growers-with-shrinking-crop-

 

There are tropical vegetables that anyone can grow (Martin)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/jun/16/there-are-tropical-vegetables-that-anyone-can-grow/

 

How do you control an Asian bug that's killing American citrus? Import its tiny natural predator

http://www.pri.org/stories/2014-06-16/how-do-you-control-asian-bug-thats-killing-american-citrus-import-its-tiny

 

Extension office offers Bug-a-Boo summer camp July 14-18 (St. Lucie)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2014/jun/16/extension-office-offers-bug-a-boo-summer-camp-july/

 

Manatee officials respond to climate change threats at sluggish pace

http://insurancenewsnet.com/oarticle/2014/06/16/manatee-officials-respond-to-climate-change-threats-at-sluggish-pace-a-518505.html#.U6AwQ_ldW-g

 

 

Other news:

Florida Citrus Repository: Center to introduce new citrus varieties to Fla.

http://www.wptv.com/news/state/florida-citrus-repository-center-to-introduce-new-citrus-varieties-to-fla

Economists say El Niño a benefit to U.S. ag

https://www.morningagclips.com/economists-say-el-nino-a-benefit-to-u-s-ag/

UF program aims to help people stop smoking

http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_8324d98a-f5d7-11e3-a06a-0019bb2963f4.html

Retirement moves make a comeback

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/personalfinance/2014/06/16/stateline-retirement-moving/10575961/

 

Law clears path for cheaper prepaid tuition plans

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140616/ARTICLES/140619747/1139?Title=Law-clears-path-for-cheaper-prepaid-tuition-plans

 

Gator great Larry Dupree dies at 71

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140616/ARTICLES/140619760?tc=cr

 

Crist files to run, slams Scott on education

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140616/ARTICLES/140619766?tc=cr