UF/IFAS in the news for 08/14/14

Good morning! Here’s your UF/IFAS news for Aug. 14, 2014:

 

The Coca-Cola Co. donates additional $1.5 Million to UF/IFAS to fight citrus greening

http://staugustine.com/news/florida-news/2014-08-13/coca-cola-co-donates-additional-15-million-ufifas-fight-citrus-greening#.U-ygc_ldXrQ

 

Cattle bred for more zinc, iron

http://www.todaysfarmer.ca/2014/08/13/cattle-bred-for-more-zinc-iron

 

Shark Week doesn't always thrill Florida biologists

http://staugustine.com/news/florida-news/2014-08-13/shark-week-doesnt-always-thrill-florida-biologists#.U-ykevldXrQ

 

Don’t be shy about cutting back hibiscus

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140814/COLUMNS/140819791

Coming Soon: Fall Tomato School

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/08/coming-soon-fall-tomato-school

Flagler 4H camp focuses on scientific principles

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140813/NEWS0402/140819871

 

Plant sale scheduled for Sept. 6

http://www.claytodayonline.com/ee/claytoday/en/component/fullstory/20140814_002_art_2/plant-sale-scheduled-for-sept-6

 

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Are you feeling sharky? (MEGA LINK LIST)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/lifestyle/extension-connection-are-you-feeling-sharky-mega-link-list-1.358342

 

For local peanut farmers, outlook not improving

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140814/ARTICLES/140819829?p=4&tc=pg

 

Around Town

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20140814/NEWS09/140819749?Title=Around-Town

 

 

Other news:

 

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA GETS SPEECH-FRIENDLY DESIGNATION FROM STUDENT RIGHTS’ GROUP

http://www.thecollegefix.com/post/18805/

 

Cellmate says Pedro Bravo detailed killing of University of Florida student Christian Aguilar
http://jacksonville.com/breaking-news/2014-08-13/story/cellmate-says-pedro-bravo-detailed-killing-university-florida-student

 

Youth leaders invited to UF for SCREAM peer education program

http://floridaconferenceconnection.info/opportunities/detail/503

 

Burger King Drops Healthy Fries From Menu

http://www.chinatopix.com/articles/6645/20140814/burger-king.htm

To cut salt or to add salt? Experts shake out truth on new study

http://www.techtimes.com/articles/13012/20140814/to-cut-salt-or-to-add-salt-experts-shake-out-truth-on-new-study.htm