UF/IFAS in the news, 5/15

Good morning! Your mid-week UF/IFAS news roundup:

Column: Let science, not quick fixes, guide gulf restoration
http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/column-let-science-not-quick-fixes-guide-gulf-restoration/2120349

Florida peach acreage growing in response to citrus greening (video)
http://southeastfarmpress.com/orchard-crops/florida-peach-acreage-growing-response-citrus-greening

Farming on Mars: NASA Ponders Food Supply for 2030s Mission
http://news.yahoo.com/farming-mars-nasa-ponders-food-supply-2030s-mission-101613204.html

Coffee-Leaf Rust Is Tough Enemy to Attack
 http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324031404578483392698193384.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

How to build a Mars colony that lasts – forever
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn23542-how-to-build-a-mars-colony-that-lasts--forever.html

Retired jets may have new mission at sea

http://www.newsherald.com/news/retired-jets-may-have-new-mission-at-sea-1.143138

 

Lee County could lose Conservation 20/20 & extension office

http://www.naplesnews.com/news/2013/may/15/lee-county-could-lose-conservation-2020-office/

Doby students plant tree

http://tbo.com/south-shore/doby-students-plant-tree-05152013_

Spring Fling for garden lovers (Flagler)
http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130515/NEWS0402/305149984/1065?Title=Spring-Fling-for-garden-lovers


Other news:

Study Questions How Sharply US Should Cut the Salt
http://abcnews.go.com/Health/wireStory/study-questions-sharply-us-cut-salt-19176402

US ambassador summoned to Russian foreign ministry to face spy claims
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/15/ryan-fogle-summoned-russia-spy-claims

Sewage-spill sign near Surge Area causes stink on campus
http://www.alligator.org/news/campus/article_b57a3574-bc58-11e2-9755-0019bb2963f4.html

Florida launches sale of Mega Millions tickets
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130514/WIRE/130519815?tc=cr