UF/IFAS in the news, 4/25

Good morning! The week’s final news roundup:

 

4 New Citrus Rootstocks To Grow On

http://www.growingproduce.com/citrus/4-new-citrus-rootstocks-to-grow-on/

 

What Do the Dates on Food Packages Really Mean?

http://www.newswise.com/articles/what-do-the-dates-on-food-packages-really-mean

 

Restoring the native longleaf

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140424/ARTICLES/140429751/1002/news?Title=Restoring-the-native-longleaf

 

Raw fish on campus compromised (New York)

http://sbstatesman.com/2014/04/24/raw-fish-on-campus-compromised/

 

Do mooring fields address the derelict vessel issue or are they just another Monroe County tourist attraction? (Florida Sea Grant)

http://thebluepaper.com/article/do-mooring-fields-address-the-derelict-vessel-issue-or-are-they-just-another-monroe-county-tourist-attraction/

 

Growing blueberries in the edible landscape (Gulf)

http://www.starfl.com/society/society-news/growing-blueberries-in-the-edible-landscape-1.309566

 

Thursday legislative agenda includes abortions, trauma centers and single-gender classes (Okaloosa - first brief at end)

http://www.saintpetersblog.com/thursday-legislative-agenda-includes-abortions-trauma-centers-and-single-gender-classes

 

EXTENSION CONNECTION: Be cautious of too-good-to-be-true lawn ads (Okaloosa)

http://www.crestviewbulletin.com/lifestyle/extension-connection-be-cautious-of-too-good-to-be-true-lawn-ads-1.309911

 

Other news:

 

Frank Johns Jr., FFVA leader, dies

http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-news/Frank-Johns-Jr-FFVA-leader-dies--256555301.html

 

UF diving coach Donnie Craine dies in boating accident

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140424/ARTICLES/140429760/1153?Title=UF-diving-coach-Donnie-Craine-dies-in-boating-accident

 

UF Attempts to Crack Down on Graduation Selfies

http://www.wcjb.com/technology-state-news/2014/04/uf-attempts-crack-down-graduation-selfies