UF/IFAS in the news, 6/12

After rains in South Florida, mosquito boom raises health concerns

http://www.miamiherald.com/2013/06/11/3445836/after-rains-in-south-florida-mosquito.html

Researchers find wheat production models disagree under climate change scenarios

http://phys.org/wire-news/132394736/researchers-find-wheat-production-models-disagree-under-climate.html

'Giant' mosquito invasion? Nope, just another Florida critter

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20130612/NEWS01/306120017/-Giant-mosquito-invasion-Nope-just-another-Florida-critter

Florida cicadas emerge yearly, unlike some Northern species

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-06-11/news/os-cicada-swarm-florida-angle-20130611_1_cicadas-13-or-17-years-orange-veined-wings

Everglades receives $880 million for restoration

http://www.alligator.org/news/local/article_c87a74ba-d245-11e2-a941-0019bb2963f4.html

Commissioner Adam Putnam Announces New Chief Economist for Dept. of Agriculture (alumni news)

http://www.sunshinestatenews.com/blog/commissioner-adam-putnam-announces-new-chief-economist-dept-agriculture

Produce Safety Researchers Awarded (press release)

http://www.sacbee.com/2013/06/11/5487432/produce-safety-researchers-awarded.html

Immokalee crop duster gets 10-year hangar lease after civil suit

http://www.news-press.com/article/20130611/NEWS01/130611009/Immokalee-crop-duster-gets-10-year-hangar-lease-after-civil-suit

 

Community Calendar (Pinellas – first item)

http://www.tbnweekly.com/editorial/community_calendar/index.php?06132013

(Editorial: Polk) Immigration Bill: Move Ahead, Not in Circles

http://www.theledger.com/article/20130611/EDIT01/130619963/1002/SPORTS?Title=Immigration-Bill-Move-Ahead-Not-in-Circles

At Marion Juvenile Correction Facility, garden teaches practical skills

http://www.ocala.com/article/20130611/ARTICLES/130619931/1005/sports01?p=1&tc=pg

 

 

 

Other news:

(New York) City Argues to Overturn Ruling That Prevented Limits on Sugary Drinks

http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/12/nyregion/bloomberg-presses-for-reversal-of-court-ban-on-sugary-drink-limits.html?_r=0

There are 'no healthy tans'

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130612/ARTICLES/130619918?tc=cr

For second year in a row, Fanfares & Fireworks confirmed for July 3

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130611/ARTICLES/130619924?tc=cr