Time to save on hurricane supplies, a hornet to watch for, and more UF/IFAS news

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	For the week beginning August 21, 2023
		TIMELY NEWS | Just as storms start churning in the Tropics, Florida's second sales tax holiday on hurricane supplies is about to begin. The two-week consumer advantage starts Saturday. Find Your Frugal: Five tips to help save on hurricane preparedness expenses Brenda Marty-Jimenez, UF/IFAS Extension Broward County family and consumer sciences agent, says planning is key to saving time and money. She also recommends taking advantage of in-store specials and coupons. Contact > En español: Serie de ahorro para el consumidor: cinco consejos para ahorrar en la compra de suministros para huracanes. Contacto > What to put in your hurricane kit Nelly Nelson, UF/IFAS Extension Manatee County family and consumer sciences agent, offers ideas for hurricane supplies for all members of the household, as well as how to store the items. Contact > ¡Nuevo! En español: Prepare su kit de suministros para huracanes. Contacto >
		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. Experts urge residents to watch for, report predatory yellow-legged hornets A hornet spotted in Georgia could mean trouble for Florida’s imperiled honey bees if it spreads farther south. UF/IFAS honey bee experts are working with FDACS to spread the word on Vespa velutina. Contact > En español: Expertos de UF/IFAS instan a los residentes a reconocer y reportar los avispones de patas amarillas. Contacto > Research: On the verge of developing a domestic industry for a valuable spice The next stage of the UF/IFAS vanilla research, which began in 2017, will identify varieties with high yields, disease resistance, high vanilla content and nutrients in plants to develop the best fertilizer recommendations. Contact > From hoops star to AI scientist, researcher hopes to help Florida farmers protect soil Nikos Tziolas, assistant professor at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, utilizes technologies like remote sensing, artificial intelligence and soil spectroscopy to investigate below-ground needs for success. Contact >
		MORE TIMELY NEWS | Football season is about to kick off. Tailgate time, complete with Florida-grown foods and UF/IFAS cultivars Potatoes, beef, citrus, avocados, tomatoes, sweet corn, strawberries... what's at your game day table? For Floridians and many others, it could have ties to UF/IFAS research. Contact > Still fresh: See also this tailgate food safety information from a UF/IFAS food scientist.
		NUEVO CONTENIDO EN ESPAÑOL PARA ESTA SEMANA Tenemos una variedad de publicaciones de UF/IFAS que ahora se traducen al español para darle un mejor servicio a nuestras comunidades de habla hispana. A continuación encontrarás nuestras publicaciones e infográficos más recientes. University of Florida crea una encuesta para las comunidades hispanas Una evaluación para identificar los intereses y necesidades de información en los temas referentes a los recursos naturales, vida silvestre y agricultura, que sean considerados de mayor relevancia para las comunidades hispanohablantes. Contacto >  In English: University of Florida launches survey to improve accessibility of information for Hispanic communities. Contact >
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		Our blogs share knowledge: Invasive tegu at the 4-H farm The UF/IFAS Extension St. Lucie County office has ducks and geese on its 4-H farm. Agent Ken Gioeli discovered and trapped the creatures that may have been responsible for some disappearing eggs. Learn more about tegus in Florida > Contact > Video stories: Honey Bee Lab celebrates five years since facility opened Learn about the work of the UF/IFAS Honey Bee Research and Extension Laboratory as the team marks a milestone date. Contact > Visual learning: Edible landscaping infographic Learn about primary and secondary microplastics, and actions you can take to reduce microplastics entering the environment. Download > See more infographics > Contact > ¡Nuevo! En español: Jardín comestible amigable con Florida infográfico. Use este enlace para acceder al contenido > Contacto >
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