Nutrient rate recommendations, crocs' key to aging, and more UF/IFAS news

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For the week beginning 06/27/2022     Timely News: Florida's Freedom Week, July 1-7, will bring tax breaks on certain outdoor recreation and entertainment options. UF/IFAS Extension agents can be a source for activity ideas in your local area. Contact us for the connection >         Below are the most recent research, programs, events and more from UF/IFAS. We can help you cover and localize news to your area; just use the contact links below or reply to this email.     Research begins to update best management practices for key Florida crops With advancements in crop production, new research is needed to update nutrient management recommendations for key crops grown across the state: tomatoes, potatoes, citrus, grain corn and green beans. Download here > Contact > Study highlights key insights gleaned from crocodiles on wildlife aging The study, published in the journal Science, represents the first data compilation of its kind and provides a comparative analysis of mortality in the wild – a missing piece of the puzzle in science until now.. Download here > Contact > Find Your Frugal: Five tips to getting, keeping credit “Now is the time to wipe out your credit debt and put that monthly payment into an emergency fund instead," said Carol Roberts, UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County community resource development agent. Download here > Contact > This new series, Find Your Frugal, tackles topics related to money savings amid rising costs. Previous pieces have covered hurricane preparedness, auto expenses and grocery shopping tips. ‘Flip My Florida Yard’ season 2 streaming now; plus, applications for season 3 now open Earlier this year, 10 homeowners across 10 Florida counties were chosen to have either their front yard or their back yard “flipped” into a Florida-Friendly paradise. Casting applications have opened for the next season. Contact > Food scientist explains kombucha’s growing appeal, how it’s made What’s that stringy stuff you sometimes see floating in kombucha? Let our fermentation expert explain this and more burning questions you may have about the popular drink. Download here > Contact > July 4th feature: UF researcher is a new U.S. citizen; learn about his work in sustainability “We want to help producers reduce inputs – fertilizers, fossil fuel use, machinery costs and the like – while keeping the system productive,” said José Dubeux, an agronomist at NFREC and new American citizen. Download here > Contact >   More from UF/IFAS Communications Featured blog: Beach reads for nature lovers Check out the UF/IFAS Extension Bookstore's recommendations for educational yet interesting reading this summer. Prevent the 'summer slide!' Contact us for more > Featured infographic: Boat Smarts Be sure your summer fun on the water keeps safety top of mind. See more infographics > Contact > BOATING-RELATED CONTENT: Hurricane boat prep video. Contact >       Visit the UF/IFAS Newsroom Find B-roll, photos and more for your coverage needs at ifas.ufl.edu/newsroom.

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