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Citrus Research Foundation COO Gunter to Resign
Dan Gunter, chief operating officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, announced Monday he’s resigning effective April 8 to take a job in private industry. Hear the report. Gunter also tells where he’s going and discusses the state of the foundation.
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Citrus Hall of Fame Inducts 4; Shows off Citrus Archives
Share Your Citrus Expo Seminar Ideas
Putnam: Merging Citrus Department ‘Not a Top Priority’
Tropicana Raising Prices on Orange Juice
Canker Jury: $210 per Tree
Former US Ag Secretary Yeutter Talks Specialty Crops
Breakfast without Orange Juice?
Korean Trade Agreement Would Boost Specialty Crops
Wet Weather Costs CA Citrus Growers Millions
Spur-Throated Locust Problem for Australian Citrus Region
Australian Citrus Growers to Expand Export Horizons
DISEASE DETAILS
Expert Discusses Sweet Orange Scab and Citrus Black Spot
University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney says not everyone is convinced classical sweet orange scab is really in Florida, and offers her latest thoughts on citrus black spot control. Listen to her report.
FROM THE FIELD
Temik Loss, Insecticides and HLB Transmission Discussed
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers tells how the pending loss of the insecticide Temik will impact Florida citrus growers. He also discusses studies showing that some insecticide classes disrupt psyllid feeding behavior responsible for HLB transmission. Get the details.
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CROP UPDATE
Florida All Orange Forecast Up 3% from February
In its March 10 citrus crop forecast update, the U.S. Department of Agriculture increased the expected size of the Florida non-Valencia orange crop and left the expected Valencia crop unchanged. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell, whose organization tracks Florida fruit utilization, explains the changes in this report. Our coverage, sponsored by Stallings Crop Insurance, also includes audio of the full citrus crop forecast update and a detailed, downloadable PDF report.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March 22 Citrus Research and Development Foundation board of directors meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact 863-956-1151
March 23 Squeezer Seminar on foliar nutrition to improve tree health, advanced production system and open hydroponics system for new citrus plantings, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee. RSVP to 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu
April 1 USDA Horticultural Research Lab Open House, Ft. Pierce, contact 772-462-5800
April 2 Gulf Citrus Country Gala, LaBelle Civic Center, contact 863-675-2180
April 6 Annual Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute, South Florida Community College, Avon Park, Florida, contact Jane Wilson at 863-956-1151 or mjw@crec.ifas.ufl.edu
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