Friday, September 20, 2013

UF/IFAS in the news, 9/20

Good morning! Last UF/IFAS news roundup of the week:

850 snakes part of New York man's home business, authorities say

http://www.cnn.com/2013/09/19/us/new-york-snakes-home/?hpt=hp_c3

 

Feces in termites' nests block biological pest control

http://www.sciencenews.org/view/generic/id/353415/description/Feces_in_termites_nests_block_biological_pest_control

 

New University Of FL-Developed Strawberry Varieties Bred With A Focus On Flavor

http://www.perishablenews.com/index.php?article=0031802

Meritorious Award Presented to Pat Bonis

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/sep/19/meritorious-award-presented-to-pat-bonis-32975/

Certification training, testing is Oct. 2 for agriculture pesticide applicators (St. Lucie)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/sep/19/certification-training-testing-is-oct-2-for-agricu/

Congratulations to BMP graduates of 2013 (Martin)

http://www.tcpalm.com/news/2013/sep/19/congratulations-to-bmp-graduates-of-2013-32978/

 

Beautify your lawn with Florida-friendly landscaping (Pinellas)

http://saintpetersburg.wtsp.com/news/environment/490982-beautify-your-lawn-florida-friendly-landscaping

Big Apple takes big leap toward composting (Highlands)

http://highlandstoday.com/hi/local-news/big-apple-takes-big-leap-toward-composting-20130919/

Underwater cleanup off Collier coast

 

http://www.abc-7.com/story/23480602/underwater-cleanup-off-the-collier-coast#.Ujw9iD_75nU

 

 

UF and other news:

New report shows UF among nation’s leaders in startup launches

http://news.ufl.edu/2013/09/18/startup-rank/

Curiosity rover's methane result challenges life theory

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24165219

Pilot dual-enrollment project at UF spurs ethics complaint

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130919/ARTICLES/130919537/1139?Title=Pilot-dual-enrollment-project-at-UF-spurs-ethics-complaint

UF building new president's house, renovating old with private donations

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130920/ARTICLES/130919520?tc=cr

Watch where you tailgate before games or risk a fine

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20130919/ARTICLES/130919556?tc=cr

 

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