Hurricane Ian anniversary, Hurricane Idalia impacts, and more UF/IFAS news

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		For the week beginning September 18, 2023
		TIMELY NEWS | Category 4 Hurricane Ian made landfall on an island just west of Fort Myers on Sept. 28, 2022. Contact us about this topic > A year after Ian, Southwest Florida recovering with help of UF/IFAS Extension “We play a role as an ‘information first responder’ for our communities, and connect partners with UF/IFAS resources to help provide research information and long-term community planning," said the UF/IFAS Extension Lee County director.
		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. Hurricane Idalia: Florida ag production losses top $78M, UF economists estimate Some 3 million acres of agricultural lands were in the storm’s path, including row crops like peanuts and cotton, dairy and poultry farms, aquaculture operations and more. The estimate does not place a value on infrastructure damage. Contact > En español: Huracán Idalia: los economistas de UF estiman pérdidas en la producción agrícola de Florida que superan los $78 millones. Contacto > Hear from Christa Court, director of the UF/IFAS Economic Impact Analysis Program: A virtual press conference Sept. 21 featured a short presentation and Q&A session. View the full meeting at go.ufl.edu/idalia-prelimpresser, and recordings and other assets are available for download at go.ufl.edu/idalia-prelim-presser-assets.  Scientists seek to build better mosquito surveillance system for southeast region Over the next two years, with a USDA-NIFA grant, a team of researchers at the UF/IFAS Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory will develop a low-cost trap to lure mosquitoes and create a web-based dashboard. Contact > Team records the spread of Asian subterranean termites in Florida Keys A UF study published in Biological Invasions provides a one-of-a-kind evolutionary map and timeline that reconstructs the historical spread of the Asian subterranean termite over 22 years on Key West. Contact > Superfood muscadine grapes get new recipe for success UF/IFAS researchers found a way to make the muscadine grape highly palatable by freeze-drying them. The taste is light and crisp, with a sweet-and-sour tartness. They have a delightful crunch and melt in your mouth like cotton candy. Contact >
		ADMINISTRATIVE UPDATES UF/IFAS conducted more than $300 million in research for historic fiscal year 2023 UF/IFAS rose 8% from last year; it is the second-largest contributor to UF’s record-breaking $1.25 billion in research spending for fiscal year 2023, a nearly 15% increase from 2022. Contact > En español: UF/IFAS alcanzó un nuevo récord para el año fiscal del 2023 con más de $300 millones en gastos de investigación. Contacto > Wedgworth Leadership Institute selects Class XII The program broadens participants’ perspectives and builds a network within the industry and beyond. As a result, program graduates are equipped to address challenges of local, state, national and global dimensions. Contact >
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		Our blogs share knowledge: September Is Better Breakfast Month: Why Is It So Important? Maria Portelos-Rometo, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County agent, shares that individuals who regularly eat a morning meal usually consume more vitamins, minerals and fiber for the day, per the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Contact > RELATED: Better Breakfast Month infographic. Video stories: Carrots in the Florida garden Bob Hochmuth, UF/IFAS horticulture expert, says the time to plant carrot seeds comes as soon as the hot weather breaks for cooler fall days. (Hopefully, soon!) Contact > Visual learning: Tips for reducing harmful chemicals in stormwater runoff infographic Fertilizers, household chemicals and even pet waste can run off your property and cause negative impacts on water quality. Download > See more infographics > Contact > En español: Consejos para propietarios de viviendas para Reducir las Sustancias Químicas Nocivas en la Escorrentía de Aguas Pluviales infográfico. Use este enlace para acceder al contenido > Contacto >
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