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Focus on Nutritionals for HLB
Many growers are keenly interested in research into the use of foliar nutrients that seem to keep HLB-infected citrus trees productive for years. At last week’s meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s (CRDF) Research Management Committee, Joe Davis Jr. and Charles Lucas were among growers calling for continued or more research that will keep growers in business short-term, including nutrition research. Hear Davis’ opinions and listen to what Lucas had to say. After this week’s CRDF meeting, President Tom Jerkins and Research Management Committee Chairman Bobby Barben were asked if enough nutrition research is being conducted. Get their responses.
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Online CEU Opportunity
New Federal Food Safety Law for FL Packinghouses
Florida Citrus Growers Catch Up to Brazilians
Mail-Order Potted Citrus Plant Problem
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Nominations Needed
When Citrus Moved its Home to the Dome
Professor Teaches Citrus Skills to Angola Farmers
Spain: Acreage Abandoned Due to Citrus Low Price
LABOR ISSUES
At Least One Florida Citrus Firm Is Happy with H-2A for Labor
Many Florida citrus growers and harvesters have long declared that the federal H-2A program, which allows the use of foreign workers in groves, is very difficult to use. Judy Wertz-Strickland expressed the opposite opinion when she spoke at the recent Citrus Expo. Learn more.
FROM THE FIELD
Citrus Commission Moves on CMNP, FDOC Executive Director
The Florida Citrus Commission this week agreed to a settlement of a rift with private firm AgroSource, the Florida Department of Citrus’ (FDOC) long-time partner in the effort to register the abscission agent CMNP as a mechanical harvesting aid. The commission also started work on finding a new FDOC executive director. Hear details from Commission Chairman Marty McKenna and read more.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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
Sept. 29-30 Florida Specialty Crop Foundation’s Annual Agricultural Labor Forum, Wyndam Orlando Resort, contact 321-214-5200
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