IFAS News
Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences – University of Florida
Archive for June, 2004
Bug CD-ROMs Created By UF Entomologist Help Pesticide Applicators
June 16, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source:
Thomas Fasulo fasulo@ufl.edu, 352-392-1901 ext. 136
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Almost everything you need to know about pests and pesticides is available in a series of CDROMs developed by Thomas Fasulo, an entomologist with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. The 33 tutorials cover everything from harmful to beneficial insects, plus information on pesticide safety, labeling and emergency responses.
Fasulo created the CDs to help Florida pesticide applicators in pest control, agriculture and other industries obtain the continuing education units (CEUs) required for state re-certification. (more…)
Research Shows “Connected” Kids Do Better In School
June 15, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source(s):
Glenn Israel gdi@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-0502 ext. 246
Bo Beaulieu ljb@srdc.msstate.edu, 662-325-3207
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—A child’s performance in school depends more on how well the child is connected with parents, teachers and adults than on school funding or size, according to a new study by the University of Florida and Mississippi State University.
“The connections or relationships between a student and adults provide what we call social capital,” said Israel, a professor of agricultural education in UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “Social capital provides a supportive environment for the child, and tells a child where they fit in today’s complex society.” (more…)
New Forecasts Could Offer Solution To Swarms Of Pesky Midges
June 10, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
By:
Tim LocketteSource(s):
Richard Lobinske RJLobinske@mail.ifas.ufl.edu, 407-884-2034 ext. 117
Arshad Ali AALI@ifas.ufl.edu, 407-884-2034 ext. 114
Jerry Stimac jls@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-1901 ext.140
Jonas Stewart jstewart@co.volusia.fl.us, 386-239-6516
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—They may not have the bite of mosquitoes, but midges – those little insects that form cloud-like swarms – can be a major summer nuisance. They can ruin a car’s paint job, contaminate food, cause severe allergic reactions in some people, and even pose hazards on roads and at airports.
Now a group of researchers at the University of Florida has found a way to forecast those swarms, which typically form over lakes and ponds. The forecasts promise to make midge-control programs safe and affordable for communities where the bugs have run rampant, the researchers say. (more…)
University Of Florida Expert Endorses Food Label Makeover
June 9, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source:
Elaine Turner returner@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-1991 ext. 224
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Food labels will get a much-needed makeover when new federal rules require information on trans fats by January 2006.
Prompted by growing concerns about heart disease, it’s the first major change to food labeling since it was required by the federal Food and Drug Administration in 1993. (more…)
New Extension Diabetes Education Program Yields Positive Results
June 8, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source(s):
Nancy Gal ngal@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-620-3440
Linda Bobroff bobroff@ifas.ufl.edu, 352-392-1895 ext 240
GAINESVILLE, Fla.— A new educational program developed by University of Florida offers people with type 2 diabetes proactive ways to manage their disease. The in-depth, collaborative nine-session program is called Take Charge of Your Diabetes.
Take Charge of Your Diabetes grew out of a cooking class taught by Nancy Gal (pronounced “gall”), Marion County extension agent with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. (more…)
UF Researcher: New Low-Carb Potato To Debut In January
June 7, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
By:
Chuck Woods (352) 392-1773 x 281Source(s):
Chad Hutchinson cmhutchinson@ifas.ufl.edu, 904-692-1792
Don Northcott don@hzpc.ca, 902-892-2004 ext. 223
Wayne Smith 904-669-6647
GAINESVILLE, Fla.—Potatoes may be on the no-no list for high-protein diets, but a University of Florida researcher says a new low-carb potato will help win back die-hard carbohydrate counters.
“Consumers are going to love the flavor and appearance of this potato and the fact that it has 30 percent fewer carbohydrates compared to a standard Russet baking potato,” said Chad Hutchinson, an assistant professor of horticulture with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. (more…)
New Seedless Watermelon
June 3, 2004
Topic(s): Uncategorized
Source:
Marisol Amador
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