IFAS in the News, 4/3

Good morning. Here is IFAS in the News for Tuesday, April 3. 

IFAS-Related…

UF to Host BugFest Entomology Open House
http://www.pctonline.com/UF-bugfest-open-house.aspx

Plant-Based Nanotubes Offer Cancer, Oil Benefits
http://www.laboratoryequipment.com/news-Plant-Based-Nanotubes-Could-Offer-Advantages-When-Fighting-Cancer-040212.aspx?xmlmenuid=51

Fireflies’ Unique Flashes Help Distinguish Species
http://www.livescience.com/19376-firefly-glow-signals.html

Labor Is Available Early in Florida Season, Growers Are Hopeful Supply Will Hold Out
http://www.theproducenews.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=33989:labor-is-available-early-in-florida-season-growers-hopeful-supply-will-hold-out-&catid=43:featured&Itemid=41

Wakulla County Extension to Offer Small Business Development Training
http://www.wakulla.com/Wakulla_News/Business_News/Wakulla_County_Extension_to_Offer_Small_Business_Development_Training_2012040213662/

Chicago Summit Showcases Organic Success Stories
http://www.enewspf.com/latest-news/science-a-environmental/32265-chicago-summit-showcases-organic-success-stories.html

New Web Tool Provides Individualized Guidance on Seafood Consumption
http://www.udel.edu/udaily/2012/apr/seafood-health-facts-040212.html

 

Of Interest…

Bug Hunters Fan Across LA to Stop Citrus Disease
http://www.seattlepi.com/business/article/Bug-hunters-fan-across-LA-to-stop-citrus-disease-3453473.php

Feud Between Grandsons of Fla. Citrus Baron Ends
http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/04/02/2728068/feud-between-grandsons-of-fla.html

Florida: Diseases Observed in Wheat and Vegetables
http://agfax.com/2012/04/02/florida-diseases-observed-in-wheat-and-vegetables/

 

 

 

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