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LEGISLATIVE WATCH
Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark Discusses Actions in Wake of Legislative Changes
Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark discusses the appointment of current Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck as acting executive director, a “kitchen sink” commission committee that will make recommendations on laws impacting the commission, and the need for the industry to be united. Learn more.
DON’T MISS THIS
Florida Citrus Processors Aid HLB Research Effort
The Florida Citrus Processors Association (FCPA) and Peace River Valley Citrus Products last week announced they will each donate $250,000 to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation to help fund HLB research. Hear the details from Peace River Executive Andy Taylor and FCPA board member Bob Behr.
HAVE YOU HEARD?
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“Kitchen Sink” Committee Will Review Florida Citrus Law
Citrus Titans Failed Constituents
Forecast Bright for Oranges, OJ
Little Chopper Monitors Crops from Above
Suntree Man Films Documentary at Dad’s Orange Grove
Brazil Welcomes U.S. Anti-Dumping Changes
International Experts Meeting to Discuss HLB Action Plan
Brazil’s Citrus Greening Lesson: No Cure, Just Management
FROM THE FIELD
Ag Commissioner Putnam Addresses Florida Citrus Growers
Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam summarizes his talk to citrus growers at Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Industry Conference last week in Bonita Springs. Listen to the report.
RESEARCH UPDATE
Lipitor/Grapefruit Juice Study Results
Florida Department of Citrus Public Relations Director Karen Mathis tells about a recent study indicating that those taking the cholesterol drug Lipitor may be able to drink grapefruit juice safely, and tells how the department is using the information. Get the details here.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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.
June 30 FFVA Highlands County Labor Meeting, Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring
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.
July 15-17 Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference, Osceola Heritage Park, Kissimmee
July 19 Citrus Copper Application Scheduler Meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Chris Oswalt at wcoswalt@ufl.edu or 863-519-8677 for required preregistration.
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