UF/IFAS in the news, 5/28

Good morning and welcome back! Here is today’s UF/IFAS-related news:

Scientist Paul Lyrene Credited as Father Of Important Florida Blueberry Industry

http://www.theledger.com/article/20130527/NEWSCHIEF/305275024?tc=cr

The bugs of summer: How to prepare for encounters with insects (Alachua)

http://www.ocala.com/article/20130525/ARTICLES/130529796?p=1&tc=pg

'Killer bees' swarming in search of homes (Broward)

http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2013-05-25/news/fl-bee-swarm-season-20130525_1_killer-bees-africanized-honey-bees-swarm

The evolution of termite treatments (Marion)

http://www.ocala.com/article/20130525/COLUMNISTS/130529842

Insecticide coating on mosquito nets could help eradicate malaria

http://zeenews.india.com/news/health/health-news/insecticide-coating-on-mosquito-nets-could-help-eradicate-malaria_22141.html

UF Fun & Fit Families program aims to create lifelong healthy habits

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130525/ARTICLES/130529708

Rain Barrel Workshop Offered At Rockledge Gardens June 15 (Brevard)

http://spacecoastdaily.com/2013/05/rain-barrel-workshop-offered-at-rockledge-gardens-june-15/

Matt Donegan, who turned love of the outdoors into millions, emerges as Oregon leader (CALS grad profile)

http://www.oregonlive.com/business/index.ssf/2013/05/matt_donegan_who_turned_his_lo.html

200 protesters march in Fort Myers against Monsanto

http://www.news-press.com/article/20130526/NEWS0110/305260065/200-protesters-march-Fort-Myers-against-Monsanto

How to tell if you have termites (Lake)

http://www.dailycommercial.com/life/article_e1d892b6-5c12-503a-ac10-1821a50b1fa3.html

4-H'ers feed the homeless (St. Johns)

http://staugustine.com/news/local-news/2013-05-25/4-hers-feed-homeless#.UaShSZw0FI0

Other news of note:

$10M set aside for springs stirs hope and discussion

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130527/ARTICLES/130529661?tc=cr

Florida softball advances to Women's College World Series

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130526/ARTICLES/130529682/1183?Title=Florida-softball-advances-to-Women-s-College-World-Series

Pricey Beef Puts Heat on U.S. Grilling Season

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887323336104578503222935782726.html?mod=WSJ_hpp_LEFTTopStories&utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=efa8c433e7-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-efa8c433e7-296612469