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Alexander Explains Changes to Florida Citrus Commission
State Sen. J.D. Alexander explains why he introduced a bill, now law, that makes major changes to the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Changes include capping citrus taxes, reapportioning citrus districts, ending current commissioners’ terms June 30, and limiting the term of the FDOC executive director. Listen to the report.
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Scott Announces Appointments to Citrus Commission
Blame Game Continues Over Alexander’s Citrus Code Changes
Citrus Department Approves $54.8 Million Budget
Florida Citrus Land Values Continue to Decline
Scott Defends Veto of Money for Citrus Research
Polk Couple Up for Farm Bureau Award
FL Citrus Veteran Dixie Royal Recalls Early Experiences
Australian Citrus Exporters Warned of Snail Threat
Chile’s Navel Oranges Push on in U.S.
Mexico: Citrus Farmers Ask for Help
LEGISLATIVE WATCH
Keck to Continue as Acting Head of Florida Department Of Citrus
The Florida Department of Citrus will at least temporarily continue to function under the leadership of Ken Keck. The Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday named Keck acting executive director. Legislative changes this spring ended Keck’s tenure as well as that of the current Citrus Commission effective June 30. Learn more.
FROM THE FIELD
CHMAs Increasing in Effort to Control HLB in Florida Citrus
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports on the large number of Citrus Health Management Areas that exist to fight psyllids and the HLB they transmit, the benefits of CHMAs, and more. Hear the details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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
June 29 Citrus Copper Application Scheduler Meeting, Highlands County Extension Office, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at plowboy@ufl.edu or 863-402-6540 for required preregistration.
July 12 Citrus Copper Application Scheduler Meeting, DeSoto County Extension Office, Arcadia, contact shf@ufl.edu or 863-993-4847 for required preregistration.
July 14 Citrus Copper Application Scheduler Meeting, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at maz@ufl.edu or 863-674-4092 for required preregistration.
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