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DON’T MISS THIS
UF-led Group Assembles Genome Sequences for Some Citrus
The recently-announced sequencing of sweet orange and Clementine mandarin by a University of Florida-led group of international scientists offers hope for solving disease problems – like greening – and much more. Get details here.
HAVE YOU HEARD?
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Special USDA Report on Florida Citrus Freeze Damage
Citrus Researcher Reflects on Value of HLB Conference
Charter School to Buy Former FDOC Building
Citrus Show Addresses Numerous Production Topics
Putnam Wants Federal Help on HLB; Defends FDOC
New Research on Mechanical Harvesting Costs & Benefits
Mutual’s Sparks Discusses Successes of HLB Conference
New HLB Field Test and Possible Path to Immunization
Four To Join Florida Citrus Hall of Fame On March 4
Putnam: FL Can’t Copy AZ’s Immigration Law
Taste Test: Orange Juice with Calcium
EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES
Article Offers “Peachy” Alternative Crop
University of Florida horticulturist Bob Rouse discusses a January Citrus Industry magazine article he co-authored about peaches as a possible alternative crop to citrus. Listen here.
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FROM THE FIELD
Citrus Grower: Collaboration Was Key at HLB Conference
Citrus grower Bobby Barben, who chairs the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Committee, says getting “the smart guys in a room together” was important at last week’s International Research Conference on HLB. Learn more.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Jan. 25 Highlands Citrus OJ Break: “Update on Foliar Nutritionals and Pesticides to Manage Citrus Greening and Canker,” Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, contact Katie at 863- 402-6540 or katieduncan@ufl.edu
Jan. 28 Building Your Own Farm’s Food Safety Manual and Plan Workshop, Sumter County Extension Office, Bushnell, contact Sarah White at 386-362-1725 ext. 102 or sewhite@ufl.edu
Jan 28 Pre-AGRItunity 2011 Farm Tours
Jan. 29 AGRItunity 2011, West Central Florida Agricultural Center, Bushnell
Feb. 1, 8 and 15 Citrus Production School, Turner Exhibition Hall, Arcadia
Feb. 3 Citrus Low Volume Applicator Calibration Rodeo for Low Volume Pesticide Application Equipment, Polk County Extension Service, Bartow
Feb. 4 Citrus Low Volume Applicator Calibration Rodeo for Low Volume Pesticide Application Equipment, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee
Feb. 10 Workshop on Pest Scouting and Management, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee, contact 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu
Feb. 15 Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame banquet, Florida State Fairgrounds, Special Events Building, Tampa
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