Citrus Industry eNews: Tweaking ACPS; Orange Tree Thefts

Tacy Callies Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, International

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Arnold Schumann

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Tweaking the Advanced Citrus Production System
HLB incidence is climbing in an advanced citrus production system (ACPS) grove that University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann is working with, prompting some changes. He outlines those changes and says that the ACPS is meeting its objective of producing much fruit fast. Hear his report.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Grove Owners: Orange Tree Thefts a Growing Problem
Citrus Growers Breathing Easier After Isaac
Citrus Harvester Offers Tip to Using H-2A Program
Research Efforts Focusing on the Perfect Tangerine
FL Utilizing Proactive Steps to Prevent Medfly Outbreak
Orange Entrepreneur Calls Out Regulations and Regulators
OJ Inventory by Top Three Producers Tripled
Citrus Report: First Positive Number of the 2011-12 Season
OJ Market Settling Down
Citrus Fares Well as Tropical Storm Isaac Passes
California Standard to Ensure Sweeter Oranges
Peru: Tangerine Exports Grew 21.2% from Jan.-July
Australia: Concerted Effort Needed for Fruit Fly Control

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Allen Morris

FROM CITRUS EXPO
Florida Needs More Specialty Citrus Varieties
Consumption of specialty citrus is up, but Florida’s production is down, Citrus Expo speaker Allen Morris says. He explains the problem and offers a solution. Learn more.

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Larry Duncan with diaprepes-impacted citrus tree roots from the flatwoods.

FROM THE FIELD
Update on Diaprepes
Before HLB surfaced in Florida, many growers considered the diaprepes root weevil to be their worst problem. University of Florida nematologist Larry Duncan provides an overview of the diaprepes problem and tells where to find management help online. He compares the problem on flatwoods soils and Ridge soils while also discussing diaprepes management, research and history. Listen to the details.

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

Sept. 6 Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council Meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred

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 Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Board Meeting, 1st National Bank, Wauchula, contact 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org

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

Sept. 28-29 Redneck Invitational Fishing Tournament, Cabbage Key

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