UF/IFAS in the news, 9/12

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

University of Florida releases new strawberry variety

http://southeastfarmpress.com/management/university-florida-releases-new-strawberry-variety

 

Study helps quantify biodiversity decrease around farmland

http://phys.org/news/2013-09-quantify-biodiversity-decrease-farmland.html

 

Honey bees, beekeepers feel squeeze of development (Manatee)

http://www.islander.org/2013/09/honey-bees-beekeepers-feel-squeeze-of-development/

Rogers Previews Citrus Grower-Beekeeper Meeting

http://southeastagnet.com/2013/09/11/rogers-previews-citrus-grower-beekeeper-meeting/

Brevard Botanical Garden to host event

http://spacecoastdaily.com/2013/09/brevard-edible-plant-festival-set-for-sept-21/

“Leaflets of three, LET IT BE!” (Leon)

http://blogs.tallahassee.com/community/2013/09/11/leaflets-of-three-let-it-be/

 

Of Special Note (9/11/13 – Lee – master gardeners, 4-H)

http://www.lehighacrescitizen.com/page/content.detail/id/528638/Of-Special-Note--9-11-13-.html?nav=5074

 

Punta Gorda, Florida: Right Up Next to Nature (Charlotte)

http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/punta-gorda-florida-zm0z13onzcom.aspx#ixzz2egGzVgdN

 

Fall ‘Short & Sweet’ horticulture series in Bunnell (Flagler)

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130912/LIVING/130919902

 

Researchers Seek Cure For New Watermelon Pathogen

http://www.growingproduce.com/article/35916/researchers-seek-cure-for-new-watermelon-pathogen

 

 

 

Other news:

Florida Pastor Terry Jones Arrested Before He Could Burn Thousands of Qurans

http://www.slate.com/blogs/the_slatest/2013/09/11/florida_pastor_terry_jones_arrested_driving_to_a_park_to_burn_qurans.html