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‘A Land Remembered’ Show Draws Large Crowd

Rick Smith put on his popular show on March 19 about his late father Patrick Smith’s book, “A Land Remembered,” at Sunrise Theatre in downtown Fort Pierce. With well over 1,000 people attending, it’s Rick’s largest audience yet out of his 269 performances to date. The book is fast becoming famous in Florida-native circles especially, and among new residents alike, …

Improving Automated Citrus Grading
New research in China suggests that combining traditional color cameras with near-infrared imaging could make automated citrus grading systems much better at detecting surface defects. The technology has the potential to improve packhouse efficiency, reduce the number of defective fruit reaching consumers and help growers maximize the value of their crop. The study, published in […]
Pectin in Peels Could Be Valuable Byproduct
Citrus peel has long been viewed as a byproduct of juice processing, often ending up as animal feed or compost. New research suggests it may deserve much more attention. Scientists found that pectin extracted from citrus peel has excellent functional properties that could increase its value for use in food, beverage and pharmaceutical products. The […]