UF/IFAS in the news, 6/9

Good morning! Here’s the week’s first UF/IFAS news roundup:

 

Machen offers update on UF’s push for pre-eminence

http://www.gainesville.com/article/20140606/articles/140609743?p=1&tc=pg

Invasive Lizards are a Threat to Florida's Native Reptiles, Researchers Say

http://www.natureworldnews.com/articles/7457/20140607/invasive-lizards-threat-floridas-native-reptiles-researchers.htm

 

Mechanical citrus harvest is still needed but with less shaking

http://www.thegrower.com/news/Mechanical-citrus-harvest-is-still-needed-but-with-less-shaking-262182321.html

 

Chemical cure for citrus greening being studied

http://highlandstoday.com/hi/local-news/chemical-cure-for-citrus-greening-being-studied-20140607/

 

UF/IFAS Helps Create Genome Database to Aid Fruit Growers, Scientists

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/06/ufifas-helps-create-genome-database-aid-fruit-growers-scientists/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=e058e00513-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-e058e00513-296612469

 

Productivity, efficiency will drive landscape trends (Sumter)

http://www.dailycommercial.com/life/article_5344c88e-a4df-5cf3-9f0e-1438060db88e.html

 

Managing Aquatic Plants in Farm Ponds

http://growingfl.com/news/2014/06/managing-aquatic-plants-farm-ponds/?utm_source=Growing+Florida&utm_campaign=e058e00513-growingfl-daily_newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_a00cf5c16f-e058e00513-296612469

 

Update on citrus undercover production systems at citrus expo

http://southeastagnet.com/2014/06/06/update-on-citrus-undercover-production-systems-at-citrus-expo/

 

Weekend Gardening: Expert Tips For The Month Of June (Escambia)

http://www.northescambia.com/2014/06/weekend-gardening-expert-tips-for-the-month-of-june-2

 

It's important to read the pesticide label (Marion)

http://www.ocala.com/article/20140607/COLUMNISTS/140609873/-1/search10

 

Flagler County Extension Notes

http://p.news-journalonline.com/article/20140607/NEWS0402/140609684/1045/ARTICLES?p=1&tc=pg

 

 

Other news:

 

Can Farmed Fish Feed The World Without Destroying The Environment?

http://ripr.org/post/can-farmed-fish-feed-world-without-destroying-environment