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		For the week beginning September 5, 2022
		Timely News: Hispanic Heritage Month starts next week. Be on the lookout for stories celebrating and highlighting news, contributions and accolades of our Hispanic students, faculty and staff. Contact us for more >
		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. Nonnative lizard that appears to walk on water thrives in Florida Among Florida’s approximately 50 species of nonnative lizards is the brown basilisk, a species now thriving in south and central Florida. Residents are asked to report sightings of the so-called "Jesus lizard" using EddMapS. Download here > Contact >  AI-enhanced system detects bruised strawberries before they get to the grocery The system has been taught to inspect the fruit, taking thousands of images and evaluating them for bruises. It identifies differences in color, shape and texture between the bruised and healthy parts of the fruit. Download here > Contact >  Study shows fertilizer ordinances improve water quality, but timing matters Using 30 years of water quality data gathered by the UF/IFAS LAKEWATCH program from 1987 to 2018, researchers found that winter fertilizer bans were associated with the biggest improvements in nutrient levels in lakes. Download here > Contact >  Find Your Frugal: Save water, save money Money-saving tips for inside and outside your home from Beth Robertson, water conservation specialist for UF/IFAS Extension Polk County. 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, groceries, credit, banking, school supplies, family fun, school lunches, farmer's market and Florida-Friendly Landscaping tips. Contact us >
		In case you missed it: Last week's news may have missed your inbox. Just in case, here are last week's stories again.
		Scientists discover two new truffle species A recent study described the findings: One species was found in Iowa, the other in Florida. There are likely many undiscovered truffle species in North America. Contact >  Internationally acclaimed scientist to lead new Invasion Science Research Institute The institute will bring together more than 120 UF/IFAS scientists from more than 20 departments currently dedicated to the detection, diversion, tracking and control of nonnative and invasive wildlife and plant species. Download here > Contact > Global Food Systems Institute to take land-grant mission worldwide The new institute expands the scope of the existing Food Systems Institute, whose interdisciplinary researchers tackled challenges in sustainable food production and feeding a world population projected to reach 10 billion by 2050. Contact > Summit to help ag businesses learn to market themselves through new media Farmers will learn how to use non-traditional media to promote their business in a series of webinars and online course modules, starting Sept. 14 and hosted by the Center for Rural Enterprise Engagement (CREE). Download here > Contact > Horse nutrition, ulcer care and more at annual UF/IFAS Florida Equine Institute For the full event schedule for the Sept. 22 event, or to purchase tickets, visit the event website. Contact >
		More from UF/IFAS Communications Our blogs share knowledge: Protect Florida’s fishing future! Become a Florida Friendly Angler The program is open to any angler, is free of charge and educates on fish handling and release, environmental ethics, and fisheries management. For-hire guides can also become certified through a related program. Contact > Video stories: Panhandle Terrapin Project Since 2005, Florida Sea Grant has managed a citizen science program designed to collect research about the diamondback terrapin in the Florida Panhandle. Contact > Visual learning: Better Breakfast Month September is Better Breakfast Month. Learn about the nutritional value of the UF/IFAS-developed produce that might land on your breakfast table. See more infographics > Contact >
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