UF/IFAS in the news, 6/25

Good morning! Today’s UF/IFAS-related news:

Father, son remain in hospital after Altamonte Springs yellow jacket attack

 

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-father-son-wasp-attack-altamonte-springs-20140624,0,296120.story?page=1

 

Veteran UF/IFAS faculty member wins global biology award

http://news.ufl.edu/2014/06/24/veteran-ufifas-faculty-member-wins-global-biology-award/

 

Health officials wary of mosquito-borne illness that's spread from Caribbean to Florida

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140624/ARTICLES/140629836

University of Florida researcher who developed first seedless grape dies at 85

http://www.freshplaza.com/article/122416/University-of-Florida-researcher-who-developed-first-seedless-grape-dies-at-85

What’s New in Fly Control?

http://www.pctonline.com/pct0614-fly-control-research.aspx

Grape seeds, skins source for antioxidants

http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/crops-markets/Grape-seeds-skins-source-for-antioxidants-264417881.html

A La Carte: Savor the tropics at Taste of Lee fruit fair

http://www.news-press.com/story/life/food/2014/06/25/taste-tropics-taste-lee-fruit-fair/11317989/

 

Kids may eat more whole grains if they are simply offered to them

http://www.emaxhealth.com/11402/kids-may-eat-more-whole-grains-if-they-are-simply-offered-them

Immune Health Is Key to Dairy Cattle Reproductive Function

http://www.bovinevetonline.com/resources/health-profit-link/driving-client-profitability/Immune-Health-Is-Key-to-Dairy-Cattle-Reproductive-Function-264388231.html?ref=231

Farmers to be honored for resource conservation efforts (Suwannee)

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/news/money/2014/06/24/farmers-to-be-honored-for-resource-conservation-efforts/11328757/

 

The Great CEU Round-Up Set for July 9

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/06/great-ceu-round-set-july-9/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=2168a3c09b-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-2168a3c09b-296612469

 

 

Other news:

 

 

Spokane Council Votes to Quit Using Neonicotinoids on City Property

 

http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2014/06/spokane-city-council-votes-to-discontinue-neonicotinoid-use/#.U6q3APldW-g