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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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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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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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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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