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Protecting Young Citrus Trees from Psyllids and HLB
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers recaps information he provided in a recent issue of Citrus Industry magazine that could let growers protect young trees from HLB-spreading psyllids all season long. Hear his report.
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February Citrus Crop Forecast
HLB in Texas: Still Only Found in Small Area
Viability of Olive Production in Florida
Demolition of Orange Dome Begins
Local Citrus Industry Eyeing a Good Year
Citrus Nursery Tree Shortage, Greening Fears
OJ Prices Set to Rise as Imports Face Scrutiny
Australia and CA Citrus Industries Discuss Collaboration
Spain: Ozone/Ultraviolet Combo Reduces Chemical Use
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Carbendazim Use Updates from Brazil
News reports this week citing Brazilian orange juice industry officials indicate Brazil is taking more steps to ensure the fungicide carbendazim will soon stop showing up in Brazilian OJ exports to the U.S. Hear more and read these articles for additional coverage: Brazil Limits US-Bound OJ to Non-Concentrated and Brazil’s Citrus Industry to Switch Fungicides.
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February Citrus Industry Has Production Info, Hugh English Profile
Foliar fungal diseases, the January freeze, carbendazim in orange juice and canker-detecting dogs are addressed in the February issue of Citrus Industry magazine. There’s also a CEU qualifying article and accompanying test, and a profile of Hugh English. Listen to the details from Editor Ernie Neff.
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Feb. 16 Citrus Scouting and Pest Management Workshop, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
Feb. 16 Stone Fruit Postharvest Handling Workshop, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Feb. 20 IFAS Variety Displays and Evaluations of Mandarins, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Hybrids and Oranges, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact pchaires@flcitruspackers.org
Feb. 21 Annual Certified Pile Burners Course, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
Feb. 23 Highlands Citrus Grower Tour: New Planting Systems Trial, Gardinier Florida Citrus, Indiantown, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-7150 or plowboy@ufl.edu for required preregistration
Contact Brenda Eubanks Burnette at 561-351-4314 or BBurne1003@aol.com regarding these March 2-3 events:
March 2 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Induction Luncheon followed by Florida Citrus Processors’ “Meet & Greet” Reception and Florida Citrus Archives Open House & Citrus Crate Label Show & Sale, Florida Southern College, Lakeland
March 2 “Florida Cracker” Barn Bash honoring UF/FSC citrus alumni and friends, Young’s Barn, Alturas
March 3 “Just Juiced” Golf Outing, Lake Region Country Club, Winter Haven
March 3 “Queen for a Day” Lunch & Fashion Show honoring former Florida Citrus Queens and women in the industry, Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven
March 3 Golden Jubilee Gala honoring Florida citrus pioneers and their families, Nora Mayo Hall, Florida Citrus Building, Winter Haven
April 2-4 International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting & Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
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