Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Management; All Eyes on Isaac

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

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DON’T MISS THIS
HLB Management for Citrus: It’s More than Foliar Spray
Foliar nutrients have gotten much publicity in recent years for their ability to help keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive. At Citrus Expo, University of Florida researcher Tim Spann says HLB management also requires overall good horticultural management. He adds that a grove that wasn’t well cared for before HLB infection won’t become a good grove after HLB infection. Listen to his report.

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WEATHER WATCH
Growers Keeping Eyes on Storm; OJ Futures Surge
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows says growers are keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Isaac, since Florida is considered a possible landing site for the storm by early next week. Hear more from Meadows. Orange juice futures markets are reacting to the storm with a surge in prices. Get more details from former futures broker and trader Allen Morris.

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FROM THE FIELD
Bill Castle on Citrus Rootstocks
Citrus rootstock expert Bill Castle, a University of Florida professor emeritus, recently shared his thoughts about numerous rootstocks at a grower roundtable in Arcadia. He discussed Swingle, X639 and sour orange rootstocks, and told why growers should experiment with rootstocks. Hear his report.

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FROM CITRUS EXPO
Citrus Canker Detecting Dogs: “An MRI on Four Legs”
Citrus Expo speaker Pepe Peruyero of J&K Canine Academy discusses the potential advantage of using canker-detecting dogs. Hear more.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Aug. 24 Citrus Research and Development Foundation Commercial Product Development Committee meeting, call 800-615-2900 at 11:00 a.m. and enter participant access code 393338# when prompted

Aug. 24 Indian River Postharvest Workshop, Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, contact Mark Ritenour at 772-468-3922 ext. 167 or ritenour@ufl.edu

Aug. 27 Citrus Research and Development Foundation Finance and Audit Committee meeting, Citrus Research and Development Foundation office, Lake Alfred, or call 800-615-2900 at 11 a.m. and enter participant access code 393338# when prompted

Aug. 28 Citrus Research and Development Foundation board of directors meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org

Sept. 5 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum, Bert J. Harris Jr. Ag Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at plowboy@ufl.edu

Sept. 9-11 Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee

Sept. 11 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, UF Miami-Dade County Extension office, Homestead, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu

Sept. 13-14 Agricultural Labor Relations Forum, Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World, contact Christine Synan at 321-214-5216

Sept. 14 Inaugural Florida Pomegranate Association Conference, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred

Sept. 18-21 International Citrus & Beverage Conference, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach

Sept. 19 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Southwest FL Research & Education Center, Immokalee, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu

Sept. 20 Citrus Seminar, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee, contact maz@ufl.edu or 863-674-4092 for required preregistration

Sept. 26 Citrus Water Seminar: Introduction to the Revised Citrus BMP and other Water-Related Topics, Bert J. Harris Jr. Ag Center, contact Becca at southardr@ufl.edu or 863-402-6540 (fax) for required preregistration

Sept. 26 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Indian River Research & Education Center, Fort Pierce, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu

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