Citrus Industry eNews: Get a CEU; OJ Sales Up; Leafminer Control Tips

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg

DON’T MISS THIS
Citrus Economist Sees Positive OJ Trends in Sales Reports
There are positive signs for orange juice in recent national sales figures, according to Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg. Learn more.

HAVE YOU HEARD?
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New CEU Opportunity Available
Gulf Citrus Growers Association Celebrates 25 Years
Citrus Expo: Great Seminars, Giant Trade Show and Food
Pomegranates Could Become New Cash Crop for FL
St. Lucie County Citrus Industry Leader Dies at 84
Citrus Super Foods in Recovery Drink
Paul Driscoll’s Florida Citrus Memories Began in 1949
More Controversy in Belize Citrus Industry
Australian Dollar to Pose Citrus Export Challenges

Harold Browning

FROM THE FIELD
New Florida Citrus Research Panel Chief Discusses the Job Ahead
Harold Browning shares thoughts about his new job as chief operating officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation. Get details here.

University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski

PEST CONTROL CORNER
Florida Citrus Entomologist Offers Leafminer Control Suggestions
Timing is crucial in leafminer control, University of Florida entomologist Lukasz Stelinski told growers attending the recent Mid Florida Citrus Foundation field day. Get leafminer control tips here.

Southeast AgNet's Ernie Neff

SNEAK PEEK
June Citrus Industry Magazine Has ‘Must Read’ Articles for Growers
A complete look at the foliar nutrition approach to managing HLB is just one of many “must read” articles appearing in the June issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which will be mailed soon. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff has the details.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR
June 5-7 Florida State Horticultural Society annual meeting, Marriott Vinoy Renaissance, St. Petersburg Resort and Golf Club.

June 15-17 Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs

June 23 UF/IFAS Citrus Field Day, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, required RSVP to Mongi Zekri at 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu

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