UF/IFAS in the news for Dec. 1, 2014

Good morning! Here’s your UF/IFAS news for Monday, Dec. 1, 2014:

 

Column: Florida farms bursting with innovation

http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/column-florida-farms-bursting-with-innovation/2208110

 

New process can convert human-generated waste into fuel in space

http://phys.org/news/2014-11-human-generated-fuel-space.html

 

UF converts human waste to rocket fuel

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/local/broward/fl-human-waste-rocket-fuel-20141125-story.html

 

Lime groves make a return to South Florida

http://www.tampabay.com/news/humaninterest/lime-groves-make-a-return-to-south-florida/2208412

 

Trees, shrubs planted in fall get a head start

http://www.nwfdailynews.com/lifestyle/columns/larry-williams/trees-shrubs-planted-in-fall-get-a-head-start-1.407616

 

Farm-City Thanksgiving Meals Distributed To 600 Families

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/11/farm-city-thanksgiving-meals-distributed-to-600-families

 

Business buzz: Agriculturist of the Year; simulation

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20141126/ARTICLE/311269995/-1/rss1002

 

Venice farmers market has estimated $4.1 million annual impact

http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20141125/ARTICLE/141129805/-1/opinion

 

Range Cattle Research and Education Center Dedicates New Education Building

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/11/25/range-cattle-research-and-education-center-dedicates-new-education-building/

 

John L. Hoblick: The source of our abundant food (opinion)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20141127/OPINION03/141129784/-1/sports01?p=3&tc=pg

 

Gardener to demonstrate flower arranging (Volusia)

http://p.news-journalonline.com/article/20141127/LIVING/141129552/1065/living

 

Orban's Nursery annual poinsettia sale benefits local charities (Manatee)

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/11/27/5499052_orbans-nursery-annual-poinsettia.html?rh=1

 

Got pests? Consider less-toxic treatment options (Palm Beach)

http://www.palmbeachdailynews.com/news/news/local/got-pests/njGc4/

Mayhaw trees available for adoption through Leon County

http://www.tallahassee.com/story/life/2014/11/26/mayhaw-trees-available-adoption-leon-county/19543145/

December 2014 Commercial Horticulture Program

http://www.americantowns.com/fl/gainesville/news/december-2014-commercial-horticulture-program-21193684

 

Whether you go live or cut, Master Gardeners have holiday tree advice

http://www.mypalmbeachpost.com/news/lifestyles/environment/whether-you-go-live-or-cut-master-gardeners-have-h/njGg7/

 

Candy Cane Acres returns to fairgrounds — bigger and brighter

http://www.tampabay.com/things-to-do/events/candy-cane-acres-returns-to-fairgrounds-8212-bigger-and-brighter/2208203

 

Master Gardeners create birding spot at beach

http://staugustine.com/living/sunday-life/2014-11-29/master-gardeners-create-birding-spot-beach#.VHxmdjHF89Q

 

 

Blueberry Freeze Protection

http://fosterfollynews.com/2014/11/30/blueberry-freeze-protection/

 

Sally Scalera: Prepare plants for cold fronts

http://www.floridatoday.com/story/life/home-garden/spaces/2014/11/29/sally-scalera-prepare-plants-cold-fronts/19674799/

 

Firethorn puts on a show mid-November through the winter

http://www.ocala.com/article/20141129/COLUMNISTS/141129758/-1/news10

 

How frequently should lawns and landscapes be watered?

http://www.dailycommercial.com/life/article_c228f004-b419-52cd-9eae-722fc500ac7d.html

 

County 4-H'ers win national honors

http://staugustine.com/living/garden/2014-11-29/county-4-hers-win-national-honros#.VHxm6THF89Q

 

Diggin' Florida Dirt: Cold-weather tips for Tampa Bay gardeners

http://www.tampabay.com/features/homeandgarden/diggin-florida-dirt-cold-weather-tips-for-tampa-bay-gardeners/2208056

 

Amy Washuta Talks About Big Cypress Preserve

http://swflorida.blogspot.com/2014/12/amy-washuta-talks-about-big-cypress.html

 

H4: Head, Heart, Hands, & Health

 

Other news:

 

UF prepares for bowl game, new coach hiring

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20141130/ARTICLES/141139989?tc=cr

 

Six UF faculty members named AAAS Fellows

http://news.ufl.edu/archive/2014/11/six-uf-faculty-members-named-aaas-fellows.html

 

Biggest Lebanese party of the year

http://news.ufl.edu/archive/2014/11/biggest-lebanese-party-of-the-year-.html

 

Cyber Monday: Estimated $2.5 billion is on the line
http://www.ctvnews.ca/business/cyber-monday-estimated-2-5-billion-is-on-the-line-1.2126689

 

UN climate talks begin as global temperatures break records

http://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-30225511

 

Early trials of Ebola Vaccine make people hopeful

http://www.frontlinedesk.com/2014111148-early-trials-ebola-vaccine-make-people-hopeful/