Citrus Industry eNews: Canker Dogs Ready to Work; OJ Futures

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Pepe with a few of his dogs.

DON’T MISS THIS
Canker Detection Dogs Proven, Ready to Work
Now that science has proven dogs to be effective and efficient at detecting citrus canker, there is much for growers to know about this method developed specifically to help them navigate the fresh fruit permitting process. The success of this research may help pave the way for more effective methods of HLB detection in the near future, too. Hear the reports.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Citrus Expo Seminar Schedule Now Available
Citrus Copper Scheduler Goes Mobile
Citrus Industry Innovator Bert Roper Dies
Profile: The Citrus Place’s Ben Tillett
OJ and Grapefruit Juice Sales Better, but Still Declining
Fruit Juices Lessen Allegra Allergy Medication Effectiveness
Lasers Could Revolutionize Labeling of Fresh Foods
Standing Water from Debby Threatens Florida Crops
Australian Citrus Growers Look to Japanese Growth
Mexico: Grapefruit Seeks the European and Asian Markets
Australia: Illegal Citrus Imports Infected with Canker

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Allen Morris

CITRUS ECONOMICS
Citrus Veteran Morris Discusses OJ Futures
Florida citrus industry veteran Allen Morris discusses his background in orange juice futures and offers insight into the purpose of futures in commodity markets. He also addresses the wild swings in the OJ futures price over the past seven months and the likely causes, as well as the importance of OJ futures to the Florida citrus industry. Get the details.

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Mike Sparks

FROM THE FIELD
Mutual’s Sparks on Canker Vigilance and Immigration
Florida Citrus Mutual’s Mike Sparks explains the concerns of citrus growers about the spread of canker in the wake of any tropical weather system. He also comments on immigration now that the Florida Governor has adjusted his thinking and the U.S. Supreme Court has also weighed in on the issue. Hear his reports.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
July 10 Telephone Meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Governance Committee at 9:00 a.m., call 800-615-2900 and enter participant access code 393338# when prompted.

July 27-29 Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee

Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo, Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers

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