UF/IFAS in the news, 9/19

Good morning. Today’s UF/IFAS-related news:

 

UF symposium helps homeowners become backyard gardeners (Charlotte)

http://charlotte.floridaweekly.com/news/2013-09-19/Real_Estate_News/UF_symposium_helps_homeowners_become_backyard_gard.html

Wet summer lowers Florida Panhandle hay quality

http://southeastfarmpress.com/livestock/wet-summer-lowers-florida-panhandle-hay-quality

Power fishing

Anglers lure $5 billion a year to Florida (Collier)

http://naples.floridaweekly.com/news/2013-09-19/Business_News/Power_fishing.html

Punta Gorda, Florida: Right Up Next to Nature
http://www.motherearthnews.com/nature-and-environment/punta-gorda-florida-zm0z13onzcom.aspx#ixzz2eo87lGEz

UF receives $1.5 million grant for Doris Duke Conservation Scholars Program

http://news.ufl.edu/2013/09/18/doris-duke-conservation/

The Myth of"No-Maintenance" Landscapes (Clay)

http://www.claytodayonline.com/ee/claytoday/en/component/fullstory/20130919_021_art_0/the-myth-ofno-maintenance-landscapes

 

Learn about the latest in equine management (Marion)

http://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2013-09-13/news/os-lk-community-notes-091613-20130913_1_poker-run-benefit-poker-details

Datil Pepper Festival promises hot time for all (St. Johns)

http://staugustine.com/living/food/2013-09-18/datil-pepper-festival-promises-hot-time-all#.UjrpXT_75nU

Florida gardeners share tips for fall vegetable gardens — what are yours?

http://www.tampabay.com/features/humaninterest/florida-gardeners-share-tips-for-fall-vegetable-gardens/2142543

Clivia needs rest during winter (Volusia)

http://www.news-journalonline.com/article/20130919/COLUMNS/130919447/1065?Title=Clivia-needs-rest-during-winter-

 

Business briefs (Manatee – third in string)

http://www.bradenton.com/2013/09/19/4725821/business-briefs-brighthouse-to.html

 

Spotlight shines on energy efficiency (Pinellas)

http://clearwatergazette.com/Spotlight-shines-on-energy-efficiency-09182013

UF Citrus Trees to be Removed for HLB

http://southeastagnet.com/2013/09/18/uf-citrus-trees-to-be-removed-for-hlb/