IFAS in the News, 4/5

Good morning. Here is IFAS in the News for Friday, April 5.

IFAS-Related…

Austin Cary Forest Learning Center to Break Ground
http://news.ufl.edu/2013/04/04/austin-cary-forest/

Citrus Greening’s Cost Is at $138 Million
http://www.heraldtribune.com/article/20130405/ARTICLE/304059994/-1/news?Title=Citrus-greening-s-cost-is-at-138-million

US (FL): Citrus Drop Unprecedented
http://www.freshplaza.com/news_detail.asp?id=107693

Southeast Produce Council Invests in Its Future
http://www.producenews.com/index.php/category-list/9963-southeast-produce-council-invests-in-its-future

Researchers Improve Process to Create Renewable Chemicals From Plants
http://phys.org/news/2013-04-renewable-chemicals-video.html

UF/IFAS Bioethanol and Renewable Chemicals Research
http://www.floridatrend.com/video-picks  

Grants to Help Farms and Ranches Build Resilience to Drought
http://www.usda.gov/wps/portal/usda/usdahome?contentid=2013/04/0062.xml&contentidonly=true

Tomatoes for the Home Garden – Part I
http://www.starfl.com/society/society-news/tomatoes-for-the-home-garden-part-1-1.121696

Tips, Trick and Small Miracles – A Gardening Potpourri
http://www.tampabay.com/features/homeandgarden/tips-tricks-and-small-miracles-8212-a-gardening-potpourri/2112867

Get Growing: News From the Gardening Community in Lee and Collier Counties
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/apr/04/get-growing-news-from-the-gardening-community-in/

Garden Spaces: April
http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20130405/SPACES/304050037/Garden-Spaces-April

Grass Runners Will Flourish With a Little Help
http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-04-04/news/os-plant-doctor-tom-maccubbin-0406-20130321_1_tabebuia-tree-lawn-green-runners

Marco Island Beautification Advisory Committee Hears From City Manager on Upcoming Budget (Doug Caldwell mentioned at end of story)
http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/apr/04/marco-island-beautification-advisory-committee/

                                                                         

Of Interest…

Gator Nation Arrives at Capitol Enthusiastic About Prospects
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130404/ARTICLES/130409803?tc=cr

China Media: Bird Flu Outbreak
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-china-22037016

Texas Inmates Back in Jail After Capture in Barn
http://www.seattlepi.com/news/us/article/Texas-inmates-back-in-jail-after-capture-in-barn-4411645.php

In Sign of Warming, 1,600 Years of Ice in Andes Melted in 25 Years
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/04/05/world/americas/1600-years-of-ice-in-perus-andes-melted-in-25-years-scientists-say.html?_r=0

Rich Products Expands Frozen Snack Recall
http://www.upi.com/Health_News/2013/04/04/Rich-Products-expands-frozen-snack-recall/UPI-69211365134314/

Oxford University Scientists Build 3-D Printer Capable of Printing Synthetic Tissues
http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/1220/20130405/oxford-university-scientists-build-3-d-printer-capable-printing-synthetic.htm

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