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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
Governor Scott to Approve FDOC Changes; CRDF Funding in Jeopardy
This morning, Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Vice President/CEO Mike Sparks regretfully delivered a double dose of bad news for Florida’s citrus industry. Get details here.
DON’T MISS THIS
Stelinski on Psyllid Management
University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski summarizes a presentation about psyllid management that he made to growers attending the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day. He also discusses recent findings about the relationship between psyllids and abandoned groves. Listen to his reports.
HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Citrus Officials Address Abscission Contract Rift
Drones Could Be Tool to Combat Citrus Greening
Peaches Cropping up in Florida
Grapefruit Could Potentially Play Role in Treating Diabetes
Argentina: HLB Insect Found in Global Lemon Capital
FROM THE FIELD
CRDF Taps Browning As COO
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) selected Harold Browning to be its new chief operating officer. Get the details from Citrus Industry magazine’s Ernie Neff and CRDF President Tom Jerkins.
ON THE HORIZON
Florida Citrus Agent Discusses New Herbicide, Alion
Multi-county citrus Extension agent Steve Futch describes the promising new herbicide Alion, which is expected to be available in Florida this year. Learn more.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
June 2 Citrus Golf Day, The Country Club of Sebring, contact Jan at the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association at 863-385-8091
June 5-7 Florida State Horticultural Society annual meeting, Marriott Vinoy Renaissance, St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club.
June 15-17 Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs
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