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"Mango Mania" Pkg.

THE NEXT TIME YOU FEEL LIKE REACHING FOR A SNACK, YOU MIGHT WANT TO PASS ON THE POTATO CHIPS AND TANGO WITH A MANGO INSTEAD. UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA RESEARCHERS SAY BESIDES TASTING GREAT, MANGOES MAY HELP INHIBIT THE FORMATION OF CANCER.


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"Citrus Canker Survey" VO/SOT.

DESPITE DESTROYING A HALF MILLION CITRUS TREES SINCE LAST YEAR, THE CITRUS CANKER ERADICATION PROGRAM IS STRONGLY SUPPORTED BY THE MAJORITY OF THE PEOPLE WHO TOOK PART IN A NEW UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA SURVEY.


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"St. Croix Termites" Pkg.

Homeowners across the country spend millions of dollars a year repairing termite damage. But thanks to an historical preservation effort by the University of Florida, another weapon against termites is now available. .


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"Poor Fishing" Pkg.

University of Florida researchers say the cold temperatures this winter could end up stunting the population of one of the most popular freshwater sports fish in Florida in the coming months.


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"Recipe Reform" Pkg.

It's not unusual for people to gain between 5-10 pounds a year if they aren't careful. But University of Florida nutritionists say you can trim the fat anytime to help avoid this annual weight gain.


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"Land Values Jump" Pkg.

Despite continuous pressure from development, the value of farmland in Florida is soaring especially land growing agricultural crops such as grapefruit.


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"Sweet Smelling Manure" Pkg.

As urban sprawl continues to encroach into rural lands, problems arise over the ordors from animal waste. But University of Florida researchers are finding ways to clear the air and eliminate 90% of the odors from dairy operations.


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