UF/IFAS in the news, 12/13

Good morning! Plenty of UF/IFAS news today:

Deadly bacteria targets citrus crops, orange juice producers

http://video.foxnews.com/v/2928936205001/deadly-bacteria-targets-citrus-crops-orange-juice-producers/

USDA escalates war against citrus greening

http://www.agri-pulse.com/USDA-escalates-war-against-citrus-greening-12-12-2013.asp

Florida scientist helps map DNA of new citrus greening strain

http://www.thegrower.com/news/Florida-scientist-maps-DNA-of-new-citrus-greening-strain-235622481.html

 

Bear-human conflicts turn serious in Central Florida community

http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2013/12/13/news/national/771325.txt

High-altitude device detects airborne pathogens

http://phys.org/news/2013-12-high-altitude-device-airborne-pathogens.html

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Put some health into the holidays (Okaloosa)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/lifestyle/extension-connection-put-some-health-into-the-holidays-1.247905

Study gives take on area agribusiness

http://www.news-press.com/article/20131210/BUSINESS/312100015/Study-gives-take-area-agribusiness

Consumers Confused About Sugar In Beverages

http://www.foodproductdesign.com/news/2013/12/consumers-confused-about-sugar-in-beverages.aspx

Be wise in Christmas tree selection, care (Gulf)

http://www.starfl.com/society/society-news/be-wise-in-christmas-tree-selection-care-1.248061

Develop A Spending Plan For December (Madison)

http://www.greenepublishing.com/?p=11926

Green best management practices class (Gulf)

http://www.starfl.com/society/society-news/green-best-management-practices-class-1.248062

'Perfect Storm' Needed for Salmonella to Spread in Post-Harvest Tomatoes

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/12/131209132446.htm

Top honors earned at state 4-H event

http://staugustine.com/living/sunday-life/2013-12-08/top-honors-earned-state-4-h-event#.UqsAOuIUbyU

 

UF and area news:

 

Fall commencement begins Friday

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20131212/ARTICLES/131219846/-1/TOPIC040516?Title=Fall-commencement-begins-Friday

Food donation comes with a catch: Giant grouper could feed hundreds

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20131212/ARTICLES/131219840?p=1&tc=pg