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Maury Boyd Shares Secrets of his Success Against HLB
Citrus grower Maury Boyd developed the renowned “Boyd cocktail” that has helped keep his HLB-infected grove productive for years. Learn about his success and the reasons for it here.
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Citrus Exec Describes HLB Effort; Endorses Research, CHMAs
Orange-Co Vice President of Citrus Operations Jerry Newlin recently addressed his company’s efforts against HLB at an International Citrus Economics Conference. In these reports, he outlines Orange-Co’s efforts and endorses continued research and area-wide psyllid control as the ways to succeed against HLB. Listen here.
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Veto Override Aids Citrus Growers on Research & Ag Exemptions
EPA Delays Implementing Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Standards
Exotic Fruit Fly Found in Miami-Dade County
Entertainment Tonight’s Nancy O’Dell Partners With Florida OJ
Canker Joins HLB as Huge Concern in Peace River Area
Fruit Size a Concern for Indian River Citrus Growers
California Fresh Citrus Marketer Tells What Customers Want
South Africa Citrus Exports Set New Record
Mexico Citrus Industry at Risk for HLB Spread
Bayer Conference Focuses on Movento, Alion and Temik
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January 7-10, 2011, Atlanta, Georgia, USA
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Timely Cold-Protection Tips
Freezes can destroy as much citrus in one night as diseases can in years. Citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt co-authored a November Citrus Industry article about understanding cold-hardiness development for making management decisions. Just in time for the freeze season, he offers some cold-protection basics here.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dec. 6 Wage and Hour Districts seminar (updates on many agricultural enforcement issues), Hardee County Civic Center, Wauchula, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466
Dec. 7 Wage and Hour Districts seminar, Florida Citrus Building in the Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466
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:
Dec. 7 Highlands RUP Training Workshop and Exams
Dec. 8 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum
Dec. 8 Wage and Hour Districts seminar, Florida Strawberry Education and Event Center, Dover, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466
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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