Citrus Industry eNews: Boyd Grove Update; Canker Control

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Bob Rouse

DON’T MISS THIS
Update on Nutritionals’ Success in Boyd’s HLB-Infected Grove
University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse tells how well citrus grower Maury Boyd has maintained production in an HLB-infected grove with the use of a nutritional cocktail and points out that the same grove has also maintained juice quality. Listen to the reports.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Abscission’s Role in More Mechanical Harvesting of Citrus
Citrus Grower: Why I Like ACPS and CHMAs
Citrus Grower Hosts Kids’ Choir Banned from Walmart
Court OKs Class Action in Citrus Canker Case
Orange Peels, and Everything Else, Put to Good Use
Citrus Maturity Test Results
Fight to Save Citrus from Bugs in Desert Hot Springs
CA Orange Industry Ready for Production Rise
Mexico: 17.4% Drop Anticipated in Citrus Crop
Spain: Murcia Predicts 15% Less Citrus Production

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University of Florida researcher Jim Graham

FROM THE FIELD
Citrus Canker Control Takes More Than Copper Sprays
University of Florida researcher Jim Graham discusses the use of copper sprays, leafminer control, hedgerows and other windbreaks for controlling canker in groves. Hear the details.

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Fritz Roka

MECHANICAL HARVESTING UPDATE
UF’s Fritz Roka on Mechanical Harvesting Direction
University of Florida economist Fritz Roka recently assumed the lead role for UF on citrus mechanical harvesting efforts. He discusses his hope that mechanical harvesting progresses, and tells why the number of citrus acres that are mechanically harvested declined heavily in recent years. Learn more.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Sept. 25 Fresh Citrus Trainings, Indian River Research and Education Center, Ft. Pierce

Sept. 25 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Finance and Audit Committee and Board of Directors meetings, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org

Sept. 26 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Commercial Product Development Committee meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org

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. 28-29 Redneck Invitational Fishing Tournament, Cabbage Key

Oct. 8 Citrus Spot Burner Workshop, Hendry County Extension Office, LaBelle, contact Hank Graham at 239-690-3500

Oct. 9 Fresh Citrus Trainings, Indian River Research and Education Center, Ft. Pierce

Oct. 9 FFAA Scholarship Fund Clay Shoot, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee

Oct. 10 Certified Crop Adviser Educational Seminar and CEU Session, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred (and other locations by videoconference)

Oct. 11 Live Broadcast and Webcast of the 2012-13 Citrus Crop Forecast at 8:30 a.m. on www.SoutheastAgNet.com

Oct. 11 Polk County OJ Break: Horticultural Management of HLB, Stuart Conference Center, Bartow, contact Chris Oswalt at 863-519-8677 or wcoswalt@ufl.edu

Oct. 11 Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s Estimate Breakfasts, two locations: The Elks Lodge, Arcadia and Joe L. Davis Barn, Wauchula, contact 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org

Oct. 17 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu

Oct. 23 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Family Service Center, Arcadia, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu

Oct. 24 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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