Dr. Michael Rogers, Assistant Professor of Entomology for the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center, says there are still many unknown’s to protecting against citrus greening, however, there are some steps that can be taken to help prevent this disease. Report (2:00 wma)
Many Reasons for Increase in Crop Forecast Numbers
Numbers from the Citrus Crop Forecast December Update have been released, and FL Ag Statistics Service’s Bob Terry says that there are many reason for the increase in numbers. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report:
December Crop Forecast Update Good News for Growers
The Citrus Crop Forecast Update was released today, and Bob Terry of the Florida Ag Statistics Service says numbers are up! Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND
Bayer CropScience Attracts Good Turnout for Citrus Conference
In this report, Bayer CropScience’s Southeast District Sales Manager Chris Payne says his folks are pleased with the strong turnout of citrus growers for their citrus conference last week. The meeting in Orlando focused on research and product development for the major production challenges of the times, citrus greening and canker in particular. Report (1:00 wma)
FL Has Important Issues Coming Up In Legislature
The year is coming to an end, which means the legislative session will begin soon. Ron Hamel of the Gulf Citrus Growers Association says that some of the important topics for Florida citrus growers this year will include Immigration, the Greenbelt Tax, and Water Management. Report (2:00 wma)
FL Citrus Growers on Edge with Canker and Greening
Ron Hamel, Gulf Citrus Growers Association, says it is no secret why Citrus Canker and Greening top the list of concern to growers, but all areas of the industry are working to control these problems. Report (2:00 wma)
New Commercials Promote FL Orange Juice
Talking with Andrew Meadows, the Florida Department of Citrus is set to release new TV commercials in 2007. With a new theme, these ads will continue to promote the health benefits of Florida orange juice. Report (2:00 wma)
FDOC Partners with Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Partnering with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers has really helped promote Florida Orange Juice. Andrew Meadows, FDOC, says that the promotions with Bucs players is a great way to encourage fans to drink Florida OJ. Report (2:00 wma)
FL Congressman Putnam re Immigration Reform
In this report, comments from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about the need for immigration reform that takes into account the need for foreign workers for U. S. agriculture. Putnam says U. S. citizens simply will not do agriculture labor. Report (2:00 wma)
Gift Fruit Now/Grwr Mtg Immokalee/Aussie Citrus News
In this report, if you want to ship fresh fruit for the holidays, now’s the time. Also, a grower meeting on psyllid control is set for Tuesday morning Dec 12th in Immokalee. And in citrus news from ‘down under’ Australian growers deal with drought and prepare for their next harvest, meeting with the folks from DNE World Fruit Sales of …