UF/IFAS in the news for June 18, 2014

Good morning! Here’s your UF/IFAS news for 06/18/2014:

 

Teachers head to the woods to learn nature lessons

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140617/ARTICLES/140619708?tc=cr

UF/IFAS-Tested Treatment Retains Avocado Taste, Smell While Keeping it Fresh

http://growingalabama.com/news/2014/06/ufifas-tested-treatment-retains-avocado-taste-smell-while-keeping-it-fresh/

UF/IFAS study shows promise for antioxidants extracted from grape seeds, skin

http://www.healthcanal.com/public-health-safety/52094-uf-ifas-study-shows-promise-for-antioxidants-extracted-from-grape-seeds-skin.html

Extension office offers free webinars on pros, cons of investing in mutual funds

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/lake/os-lk-community-notes-061814-20140617,0,7981475.story

On the Hunt for the Golden Silk (Banana) Spider

http://www.firstcoastnews.com/story/news/2014/06/17/banana-spider-hunting/10699231/

 

Extension Office offers Bug-a-Boo summer camp July 14-18

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

 

There are tropical vegetables that anyone can grow

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

 

What I Learned Hunting Decoy-Weaving Spiders In The Amazon

 

http://www.popsci.com/article/science/what-i-learned-hunting-amazonian-spiders-weave-fake-spiders

 

Escambia 4-H growing in its new digs

 

http://www.pnj.com/story/news/2014/06/14/escambia-h-growing/10542223/

 

Escambia 4-H Shows Off New Molino Home

 

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/06/escambia-4-h-shows-off-new-molino-home

 

Groundbreaking Held For New Escambia County 4-H Center Building

 

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/06/groundbreaking-held-for-new-escambia-county-4-h-center-building

 

Fungicide Gets Clearance For Canker Control In Florida Grapefruit

 

http://www.growingproduce.com/citrus/fungicide-gets-clearance-for-canker-control-in-florida-grapefruit/

 

An investment to save Florida citrus (opinion)

http://tbo.com/list/news-opinion-editorials/an-investment-to-save-florida-citrus-20140618/

 

 

Other news:

University of Florida to host gubernatorial debate on September 29 in Gainesville

http://www.wptv.com/news/state/university-of-florida-to-host-gubernatorial-debate-on-september-29-in-gainesville

 

Great White Shark Populations are in "Good Health," Say Experts

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/7607/20140616/great-white-shark-populations-good-health-experts.htm

Google offers virtual tour of UF biotech incubator

http://business.blogs.gainesville.com/10111/google-offers-virtual-tour-of-uf-biotech-incubator/

 

UF veterinary researchers discover new poxvirus in sea otters

https://www.ufhealth.org/news/2014/uf-veterinary-researchers-discover-new-poxvirus-sea-otters

 

Catching Alzheimer's early could improve efficacy of popular medications

http://www.canadadrugcenter.com/news/Catching-Alzheimers-early-could-improve-efficacy-of-popular-medications--397582

 

3 UF buildings vying for architectural honors

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140617/ARTICLES/140619709?tc=cr

 

Dr. Richard T. Smith, first pediatrics chair at UF College of Medicine, dies at 90

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140617/ARTICLES/140619710?tc=cr

 

Elon Musk: Forget NASA and 2035. I'll put HUMANS on MARS by 2026

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2014/06/18/spacex_can_get_mankind_on_mars_in_10_or_12_years_claims_elon_musk/