Citrus Industry eNews: New Citrus Commission Chair Elected

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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DON’T MISS THIS
New Citrus Commission Chair Elected
Yesterday, the Florida Citrus Commission elected a new chairman. He addresses the work on Chapter 601 and discusses the position of executive director at the Florida Department of Citrus. Learn who it is and hear his reports.

HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Citrus Growers Learn about Copper Application Scheduling
Committee to Look at Citrus Code, Marketing Money
FDOC Shared Grapefruit Experience at Mutual Event
Record Retail Price Sends U.S. OJ Sales Plummeting
Martin Co. Grove Conversion Project Clears Legal Hurdle
State Refuses to Pay Citrus Canker Awards
Continuing Controversy in Belize Citrus Industry
Mexico: Weather Causes $8.6 Million Orange Damage

Gardinier Florida Citrus General Manager Lee Jones

OUT AND ABOUT
Labor’s an 8; HLB’s a 6 Among Concerns
Six Florida citrus growers, including Gardinier Florida Citrus General Manager Lee Jones, recently shared thoughts about numerous grower issues at a Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet grower roundtable. Jones tells why he rates labor an 8 and HLB only a 6 among his concerns, and why his company is trying some groves utilizing an advanced citrus production system. Hear his report.

University of Florida economist Allen Morris

ON THE HORIZON
Citrus Expo Speaker to Explain OJ Markets and Offer Suggestions
University of Florida economist Allen Morris says his August Citrus Expo presentations will explain world orange juice markets and offer marketing and research funding advice for the Florida citrus industry. He says growers should benefit if his suggestions are taken. Get the details.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
July 26 Citrus Copper Application Scheduler Meeting, Lake County Extension Office, Tavares, contact Maggie Jarrell at mjarrell@ufl.edu or 352-343-4101 ext. 2730 for required preregistration

July 27 Citrus Copper Application Scheduler Meeting, Indian River Research and Education Center, Ft. Pierce, contact Tim Gaver at tgaver.49@ufl.edu or 772-462-1660 for required preregistration

Aug. 17 Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet, Harborside Event Center, Ft. Myers, call 863-675-2180 for reservations

Aug. 17-18 Citrus Expo, Lee Civic Center, North Ft. Myers

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