UF/IFAS News Digest for the Week of Jan. 6, 2025: Invasive eels; Hummingbirds; A citrus greening breakthrough

A message from UF/IFAS Communications | Reply For the week beginning Jan. 6, 2025 TIMELY NEWS New year; new budget! The new year has started but has your budget? With the holidays in the past, now is an exciting time to set some goals and review your budget for 2025. Grab a pen/pencil and some paper or use your smartphone notes app and let’s get to it!  Need an expert? Contact us. Recent research, programs, events and more. We can help you cover and localize news to your area; just use the contact links below or reply to this email. Researchers explore breakthrough approach to combat devasting citrus greening disease Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible for citrus greening. Contact > Public urged to report invasive Asian swamp eel species in Florida The University of Florida, in partnership with the U.S. Geological Survey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and other agencies, encourages the public to report sightings of the invasive Asian swamp eel, detected in Florida’s waterways over two decades ago. Contact > Want to attract hummingbirds? Registration open for free hummingbird feeder education workshop on Jan. 23 Hummingbirds are getting a lot of love from Florida consumers these days, according to experts at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. Contact > From Around IFAS News from across the UF/IFAS network. FRE Associate Professor Kimberly Morgan Receives Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award This October, Kimberly L. Morgan from the University of Florida Food and Resource Economics Department received the Food Distribution Research Society’s Frank Panyko Distinguished Service Award at the 65th annual meeting. The 21st Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences Research Forum highlights AI Alina Zare (Herbert Wertheim College of Engineering) will be the keynote speaker for the 21st Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences (SWES) Research Forum. Her talk is titled “Advancing Foundational AI Research and Applications through Transdisciplinary Collaboration." Things to know about Avian Influenza or Bird Flu If you have been watching the news recently, you have probably heard about avian influenza, also known as bird flu, which was discovered in Brevard County. The CDC says the risk to humans remains low as of writing this blog. However, extra care should be taken with your backyard chicken flock. Best of the rest. Alternative story formats created or supported by UF/IFAS Communications. Our blogs share knowledge: Healthy Eating on a Budget -- Smart Strategies for Families Eating healthy doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank. For families, balancing nutrition with cost-effective strategies can seem challenging, but it’s doable with the right approach. Let’s explore practical tips to plan nutritious meals, shop smartly, and make the most of every dollar spent at the grocery store. Video stories: How to Build Your Own Rain Barrel UF/IFAS Extension Agent, Gabriel Vicari, demonstrates how to build your own rain barrel.  Visual learning: No-cook recipes It's possible to make a healthy meal without ever turning on a stove or oven. Look at these recipes for ideas an inspiration. Download >  |  More infographics >  |  Contact > ¡NUEVO! EN ESPAÑOL: Recetas sin cocción > Contacto > Visit the UF/IFAS Newsroom Find B-roll, photos and more for your coverage needs at ifas.ufl.edu/newsroom. UF/IFAS Communications News and Media Relations Team Designed with Beefree

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