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Gulf Citrus Growers Doing Very Good Job on Psyllid Control
Growers in the Gulf citrus region were the first in Florida to do coordinated sprays for HLB-spreading psyllids, and University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly says they’ve done a good job controlling the pests. Learn more.
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Citrus Expo Speaker Will Discuss a Variety of Diseases
FDOC, Abscission Developer Apparently Heal Rift
Alexander Says He Will Not Run for Office Again
USDA Commits $11 Million to Fight Citrus Greening
Hurricane Possibility Cited as a Cause of High OJ Futures
Congress Looks at Citrus Greening Threat
Florida’s Natural Donates $250,000 to CRDF
Citrus is Secret to Longevity, Says 101-Year-Old Al Roth
FDOC Closes $1.19 Mil. Deal with TLC Family Church
Citrus Growers to Gather at Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet
FL Citrus Veteran Arlen Jumper Recalls Career, Friendships
Argentina: Citrus Shipments are Stopped
ON THE HORIZON
Citrus Expo Seminars to Spotlight Grower Perspectives
Taking complex concepts from the classroom to the grove can often be challenging. That’s why the 2011 Citrus Expo seminar program will feature firsthand presentations from citrus growers who have successfully implemented emerging ideas in their operations. Five growers will address the seminar theme, “Proactive Innovations for a Positive Future.” Find out who they are.
OUT AND ABOUT
Richey Reflects On “Sense of Optimism” Among Citrus Growers
Citrus growers at a recent Citrus Industry magazine/Southeast AgNet grower roundtable expressed optimism about the industry’s future. Roundtable participant Dan Richey, president of Riverfront Groves, shared that sense of optimism. Hear his report.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Aug. 17 Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet, Harborside Event Center, Ft. Myers, call 863-675-2180 for reservations
Aug. 17-18 Citrus Expo, Lee Civic Center, North Ft. Myers
Aug. 24 Meeting of the Research Management Committee of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation, including discussion of findings to date and experimental gaps of nutritional research, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Aug. 25 Citrus Packinghouse Day, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Aug. 26 Indian River Postharvest Workshop, Indian River Research and Education Center, Ft. Pierce
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