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Citrus Growers: Focus on Short-Term HLB Research
Several citrus growers urged the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Management Committee to focus on short-term HLB research, like that into foliar nutrients, to keep citrus growers in business. Listen to the report and learn more here.
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Nutritionals Work for HLB, Say Grower Speakers at Expo
Indian River Postharvest Workshop Cancelled
Coca-Cola to Sell Not-From-Concentrate Minute Maid OJ
Growers Discuss Advanced Citrus Production System
Florida Farmers Facing an E-Disaster
Economist: Now is the Time to Boldly Advertise OJ
Putnam Speaks Against Water Rules at Citrus Banquet
Growers Learn About Other Citrus-Disease Threats
Foreign Workers Key, Say Citrus Growers
Citrus Veteran Al Kunz Shares Memories
Russian Citrus Imports Soar
Brazil: $1.5 Million Campaign to Promote OJ in the UK
FROM THE FIELD
Florida Citrus Commission Controversy
The committee appointed in June to recommend changes to the chapter of Florida Statutes governing the Florida Citrus Commission and Department of Citrus already has its second chairman and third name. Committee member and Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark Monday urged the committee to get the controversy behind it and move forward. Hear his report and read more details.
MARKETING MATTERS
New Director and Firm Pushing Florida Citrus at Retail
Jamie Toler, the relatively new director of shopper marketing at the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), tells about the department’s efforts to move more Florida citrus products through retail stores and discusses a firm that will help the FDOC in the effort. Get details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Aug. 30 UF/IFAS Extension Pomegranate and Muscadine Field Day, Water Conserv II, Winter Garden
Sept. 7 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum, Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center Conference Room #2, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-6540 or plowboy@ufl.edu
Sept. 18-21 Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Annual Convention, Ritz-Carlton, Palm Beach
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