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WEATHER WATCH
Some Citrus Damage Expected from Freeze
Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows and Florida Citrus Commissioner Vic Story say Wednesday morning’s freeze likely did some damage to the citrus crop. Listen here to their report. Fresh citrus fruit will almost certainly be impacted by the recent Florida freeze, but no one will know to what extent for some time, say Florida Citrus Packers Executive Vice President Richard Kinney and Florida Citrus Commission Chairman George Streetman, also a packer. Listen to the packer interviews here. The USDA’s Jan. 12 crop forecast will show how much Florida citrus fruit, if any, was lost to this week’s freeze. Learn more here.
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Below Freezing Temperatures Hammer South Florida Citrus
2010-2011 Florida Citrus Crop Decreases Slightly
FDOC to Begin Marketing in South Korea
Food-Safety Legislation Impact on Producers Explained
NRCS Conservation Grants Available
Haines City Citrus Growers Hold Elections
New Edition of the Florida Agriculture Statistical Directory Available
Sweet Orange Scab Affecting TX Citrus Growers
New Seedless Citrus Variety from Pakistan
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Insecticide/Nutrition Combo Boosts Yields in HLB Trees
University of Florida researcher Phil Stansly comments on his studies showing that a combination of insecticides for psyllid control and nutritional sprays works best to increase yield in HLB-infected trees. Listen here for details.
FROM THE FIELD
Citrus Commission Approves New Florida OJ Ads
New Florida Department of Citrus ad agency BBDO Atlanta gets the final go-ahead for new TV commercials on its second try. The agency’s first set of proposed ads was shelved after being panned by focus groups this summer. Learn more here.
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