Citrus Industry eNews: Putnam on Citrus; Tree-Growth Tips

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida, General

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Free Field Day on Mechanization
Web Site Tells How to Form CHMAs
Florida Farmer to Grow his own Tractor Fuel
USDA Releases New Citrus Rootstock
Tropical Storm Richard Ruins Belizean Citrus Industry
Aussies Hope New Citrus Standards Will Help Fresh Demand
Pakistan – “Remarkable” Citrus Season Expected
USDA Officials to Visit Florida Regarding Greening and Canker Funding

Committee’s Job: Get Citrus Research To Work in the Grove

Real Estate Downturn May Be Hurting Florida Citrus

Adam Putnam

DON’T MISS THIS
Exclusive Post-Election Interviews with Putnam
When the results were being announced on election night, Citrus Industry magazine’s Ernie Neff was there to speak with Adam Putnam, Florida’s next commissioner of agriculture. Putnam discussed how he’ll help the citrus industry and shared his views on issues of importance to Florida agriculture. Listen to the interviews here and here.

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University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann

SNEAK PEEK
Winter Tree-Growth Tips for Nurseries
Citrus nurseries have difficulties growing some young trees during the winter, because of less light availability. University of Florida horticulturist Tim Spann describes the problem and tells how an article that he co-authored for the upcoming November issue of Citrus Industry magazine can help nurseries deal with it. Hear Spann’s preview.

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January 7-10, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia, USA

Greg Nelson, CEO of DNE World Fruit Company

FROM THE FIELD
DNE’s Greg Nelson Discusses Florida’s Fresh Citrus Industry
At the recent International Citrus Economics Conference in Orlando, Greg Nelson, CEO of DNE World Fruit Company, tells what consumers expect from fresh fruit, discusses recent declines in fresh-fruit shipping volume and addresses the fresh industry’s challenges and opportunities. Listen to the reports here.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Nov. 16-18 Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference, Hyatt Regency, Savannah, GA

Nov. 18 Nutritional Evaluation Plus Tour for growers, includes stops at the Lake Alfred and Southwest Florida RECs, USDA’s Ft. Pierce Laboratory and various groves, contact Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association at 863-494-0061 or 863-773-2644.

Highlands County Citrus Extension events, Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-6540 or plowboy@ufl.edu for details:
Nov. 10 Highlands OJ Break – Cold Protection
Dec. 7 Highlands RUP Training Workshop and Exams
Dec. 8 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum

Dec. 11 Citrus Fun Shoot 2010/13th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee

Jan. 8-10 Ag Connect Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta

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