UF/IFAS in the news, 6/24

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS news:

 

UF researcher developed new grape varieties

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/obituaries/os-obit-uf-john-mortensen-20140623,0,5320061.story

 

Sea Level Rise: Will Cities Be Held Liable for Failure to Plan?http://blogs.browardpalmbeach.com/pulp/2014/06/sea_level_rise_will_cities_be_held_liable_for_failure_to_plan.php

Florida's Peach Industry Grows Sweet And Sassy

http://83degreesmedia.com/features/peaches062414.aspx

 

Vacation on a budget (video)

http://www.newswise.com/articles/vacation-on-a-budget

 

Florida updates consumer local food sales website

http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/Florida-updates-consumer-local-food-sales-website-264224221.html

 

Offer kids whole grains; they'll eat them, study shows

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140623141734.htm

 

Limited pesticide training and exam set for July 7 in Defuniak Springs

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/06/limited-pesticide-training-exam-set-july-7-defuniak-springs/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=8829d66440-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-8829d66440-296612469

 

 

Other news:

 

White House Launches Task Force to Help Pollinators Recover

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/06/white-house-launches-task-force-to-save-pollinators/#.U6lnVvldW-g

 

South Florida college grads earn more

http://wlrn.org/post/report-south-florida-college-grads-earn-more