IFAS in the News

Good morning. Here is IFAS in the News for Monday, Aug. 20.

IFAS-Related...

Conservation Drones Protect Wildlife, Spot Poachers and Track Forest Loss http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/08/19/conservation-drones_n_1806592.html

Hundreds Help Celebrate the Value of Bees (Alachua County)
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120818/ARTICLES/120819564/1002/news?Title=Hundreds-help-celebrate-the-value-of-bees-

Economists High on Citrus Prices
http://www.newschief.com/article/20120817/NEWS/208175022/-1/sports01?Title=Economists-high-on-citrus-prices

Florida Looking for Next Veterinary Dean http://www.veterinarypracticenews.com/vet-breaking-news/2012/08/17/florida-looking-for-next-veterinary-dean.aspx

Farming Is Topic at Upcoming History Center Lecture (Polk County) http://www.theledger.com/article/20120819/NEWS/120819260/1134?Title=Farming-Is-Topic-At-Upcoming-History-Center-Lecture

UF Citrus Researcher in Lake Alfred Adds Immokalee Position
http://www.theledger.com/article/20120817/NEWS/120819419?Title=UF-Citrus-Researcher-In-Lake-Alfred-Adds-Immokalee-Position-

My Visit to the Small Farm Conference in Orlando http://www.thebahamasweekly.com/publish/gardening-in-the-bahamas/My_Visit_to_the_Small_Farm_Conference_in_Orlando23530.shtml

4 Questions for a Pro: When Landscaping, Have a Plan
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20120817/ARTICLE/120819676

Answer Man: A Nose for Bugs
http://www.orlandomagazine.com/Orlando-Magazine/August-2012/Answer-Man-A-Nose-for-Bugs/

Flavorful Products Win Over Consumers
http://www.thepacker.com/opinion/fresh-produce-opinion/Flavorful-products-win-over-consumers-166533026.html

Tent Could Leave Grizzled Mess at Great Lawn (Hillsborough County) http://www2.tbo.com/news/republican-national-convention/2012/aug/20/memeto1-tent-could-leave-grizzled-mess-at-great-la-ar-468810/

Too Much Rain (Santa Rosa County)
http://www.srpressgazette.com/news/rain-16461-last-year.html

Garden Column: What You Need to Know About Growing Pecans http://jacksonville.com/entertainment/home-and-garden/2012-08-18/story/garden-column-what-you-need-know-about-growing-pecans

Sod Webworms Are Feeding on Local Lawns (Okaloosa County) http://www.nwfdailynews.com/articles/lawns-51753-problem-years.html

The Case of the Dying Ligustrums
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/aug/17/citrus-greening-remains-challenge-for-florida/

Cooking Basil Helps Keep Pesto Green
http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/flavor/2012/aug/19/banewso5-keep-pesto-green-by-cooking-the-basil-ar-467459/

Now Is Good Time to Transplant Roses
http://www.news-press.com/article/20120818/COLUMNISTS20/308180004/1013/lifestyles

Leafminer Pesky, But Ultimately Harmless http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/08/18/2955089/leafminer-pesky-but-ultimately.html

Carol Reed Ash Wins Oncology Nursing Lifetime Honors (last item)
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120819/ARTICLES/120819532


Of Interest...

Fraud Pollutes BP Oil-Spill Compensation Fund for Gulf Coast Victims From Florida to Louisiana http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/08/19/2959468/fraud-pollutes-bp-oil-spill-compensation.html

Lawyers From Suits Against Big Tobacco Target Food makers http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/19/business/lawyers-of-big-tobacco-lawsuits-take-aim-at-food-industry.html?pagewanted=all

Dallas Deploys Old Weapon in New Mosquito Fight http://www.npr.org/2012/08/19/159013034/dallas-deploys-old-weapon-in-new-mosquito-fight

New Brown Algae Threatens Lagoon, Fishery http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20120819/NEWS01/308190029/New-brown-algae-threatens-Lagoon-fishery

Citrus Greening Remains Challenge for Florida Orange Growers, Agriculture Official Says http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2012/aug/17/citrus-greening-remains-challenge-for-florida/



Tom Nordlie
IFAS News
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tnordlie@ufl.edu
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