IFAS in the news, 1/4

Good morning, lots of IFAS-related news on this Friday:

Florida researchers pin-point culprits in grapefruit/drug interactions

http://southeastfarmpress.com/orchard-crops/florida-researchers-pin-point-culprits-grapefruitdrug-interactions

Escambia County commissioners want to know how 4-H funds will be used

http://www.pnj.com/article/20130104/NEWS01/301040023/Escambia-County-Commissioners-want-to-know-how-4-H-funds-will-be-spent

Escambia Moves Forward On 4-H Facility; Wants Explanation Of Plans For 4-H Funds

http://www.northescambia.com/2013/01/escambia-moves-forward-on-4-h-facility-wants-explanation-on-plans-for-4-h-funds

Breakthrough in Citrus Greening Research

http://southeastagnet.com/2013/01/03/citrus-industry-enews-hlb-breakthrough-citrus-research-bill/

9/11 firefighter to speak at Santa Fe College convocation

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130103/ARTICLES/130109882/1002/news?Title=9-11-firefighter-to-speak-at-Santa-Fe-College-convocation

Where to dispose of Christmas trees in Hillsborough

http://www2.tbo.com/news/brandon/2013/jan/03/1/where-to-dispose-of-christmas-trees-in-hillsboroug-ar-597150/

Citrus greening worries Florida growers

http://www.mysuncoast.com/news/local/citrus-greening-worries-florida-growers/article_160125fc-5623-11e2-8a37-001a4bcf6878.html

Upcoming workshop will educate gardeners on tricks, best practices (Collier)

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/jan/04/upcoming-workshop-will-educate-gardeners-on-best/

 

Homeowners asked to skip a week of irrigation (Citrus)

http://www.citrusdaily.com/homeowners-asked-skip-week-irrigation/2013/01/03/109253.html

 

Tips for protecting trees and shrubs from storms

 

http://www.gloucestertimes.com/lifestyle/x730423952/Tips-for-protecting-trees-and-shrubs-from-storms

 

Learn more about winter landscaping (Hernando – fourth item)

www.tampabay.com/news/briefs/spring-hill-woman-wins-500000-in-florida-lottery/1268923

 

 

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Changes to University Corners get initial OK

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130103/ARTICLES/130109871/1139?Title=Changes-to-University-Corners-get-initial-OK

Rescued horses now up for adoption (Marion)

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130103/ARTICLES/130109875?tc=cr