UF/IFAS in the news, 1/22

Here is today’s rather lengthy UF/IFAS news roundup:

Florida's 'pest university' offers basic training for war on insects (Mid-Florida REC)

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/local/breakingnews/os-florida-pest-university-apopka-20140118,0,1579645.story

Cutting edge cattle research happening locally (Range Cattle REC)

http://highlandstoday.com/list/highlands-agri-leader-news/cutting-edge-cattle-research-happening-locally-20140122/

Cayman Islands coral reefs experiencing dramatic comeback

http://www.humanevents.com/2014/01/21/cayman-islands-coral-reefs-experiencing-dramatic-comeback/

Be part of the '100 Years' project (Jackson)

http://www.jcfloridan.com/news/article_f6eeb326-82ec-11e3-a61c-001a4bcf6878.html

Volusia Magazine - video (segment on 4-H and Extension’s100^th anniversary)

http://www.volusia.org/news/volusia-magazine-TV/

Increasing Crop Rotation and Grower Profitability Through Biofuel Crops

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/01/21/increasing-crop-rotation-and-grower-profitability-through-biofuel-crops/

The death knell for Florida citrus

 

http://www.myfoxtampabay.com/story/24513150/2014/01/21/the-death-knell-for-florida-citrus

UF/IFAS Researcher Co-Authors Beetle Book

http://www.newswise.com/articles/uf-ifas-researcher-co-authors-beetle-book

Area Arbor Day events teach selecting and planting native trees (Okaloosa)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/education/area-arbor-day-events-teach-selecting-and-planting-native-trees-1.265739

UT Austin Engineer Converts Yeast Cells into ‘Sweet Crude’ Biofuel

http://www.utexas.edu/news/2014/01/21/engineer-converts-yeast-into-biofuel/

 

Glades County man accused of selling deadly toxin online

http://florida.newszap.com/gladescounty/129011-113/glades-county-man-accused-of-selling-deadly-toxin-online

 

Suwannee Chamber’s quarterly luncheon is Jan. 30

http://www.suwanneedemocrat.com/local/x1767991463/Suwannee-Chamber-s-quarterly-luncheon-is-Jan-30

Drones Examine Pygmy Rabbit Habitat

http://elkodaily.com/lifestyles/drones-examine-pygmy-rabbit-habitat/article_0090ba1d-77dc-598c-aea0-02a403c8992e.html

Things to do in Brevard for Wednesday (sixth item)

http://www.floridatoday.com/article/20140122/NEWS01/140121031/Things-do-Brevard-Wednesday

New study documents steady increase in US public support for Biotech ctops and supports introduction of virus resistant papaya varieties

http://beforeitsnews.com/environment/2014/01/new-study-documents-steady-increase-in-us-public-support-for-biotech-ctops-and-supports-introduction-of-virus-resistant-papaya-varieties-2490824.html

Other news:

Freeze warnings and watches issued for parts of Central Florida

http://www.myfoxorlando.com/story/24510591/freeze-warnings-and-watches-issued-for-parts-of-central-florida

Extreme Cold Follows East Coast Snow Storm

http://www.usatoday.com/videos/news/nation/2014/01/22/4759023/

The challenges ahead for Florida’s public universities (op-ed)

http://www.miamiherald.com/2014/01/21/3884434/the-challenges-ahead-for-floridas.html

Mosquito-borne chikungunya virus infects people on 5 Caribbean islands

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/mosquito-borne-chikungunya-virus-infects-people-on-5-caribbean-islands-1.2504922

Gear being installed to make I-75 safer across prairie

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140121/ARTICLES/140129924/-1/frontpage?tc=cr#gsc.tab=0

Florida Gov. Rick Scott calls for $55 million for springs; Senate would spend more

http://www.bradenton.com/2014/01/21/4947694/florida-gov-rick-scott-calls-for.html