IFAS in the news, 2/26

Good morning. Today’s IFAS news, some of it prompted by IFAS Communications news releases:

 

UF Environmental Horticulture Chairman Named

 

http://southeastagnet.com/2013/02/25/uf-environmental-horticulture-chairman-named/

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Celebrate America Saves Week (Okaloosa)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/lifestyle/extension-connection-celebrate-america-saves-week-1.101900

 

Sweet UF strawberry gets nod from tasters at berry expo

http://www2.tbo.com/news/business/2013/feb/26/sweet-uf-strawberry-gets-nod-from-tasters-at-berry-ar-643396/

 

Florida Horse EHV-1 Outbreak Information

 

http://southeastagnet.com/2013/02/25/florida-horse-ehv-1-outbreak-information/

 

Learn Watering Tips at Landcaping 101 Seminar (Hillsborough)

http://southtampa.patch.com/articles/learn-watering-tips-at-landcaping-101-seminar-57eec9d1

 

Palm trees not pruned correctly can be costly (Collier/Lee)

http://www.winknews.com/Local-Florida/2013-02-25/Palm-trees-not-pruned-correctly-can-be-costly#.USy0_Wf-Ics

 

 

Other news of note:

 

18 killed as hot air balloon explodes, plummets in Egypt

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/26/world/africa/egypt-balloon-deaths/?hpt=hp_t1

Hialeah sugar firm Banah files for bankruptcy

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/02/26/3254216/hialeah-sugar-firm-banah-files.html

Adults Are Flocking to College That Paved Way for Flexibility

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/25/education/25degree.html?pagewanted=all

Mediterranean-style diets found to cut heart risks

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130225/WIRE/130229682?tc=cr