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Citrus Crop Forecast: Complete Coverage
USDA-NASS released its first citrus crop estimate of the season on Oct. 12. Get the full story by clicking on the links below:
• Read the USDA Report with Analysis
• Citrus Growers Putnam and Story React to Orange Crop Forecast
• Gov. Scott Learns from Growers; Makes a Forecast
• Broadcast of the Citrus Estimate Figures
• View the Completed Citrus Crop Forecast Form
• Citrus Forecast ‘A Good Number for the Grower’
• Forecast Calls for Sweet Season for Citrus Growers
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HAVE YOU HEARD
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Register for Citrus Economics Conference by Fri., Oct. 14
A Handful of Counties Produce Most of Florida’s Citrus
Citrus Spokesman Also Political Heavyweight
Growing Number of FL Small Farms Helps Economy
Americans Unwilling to Pick Citrus
Produce Outlook Good, Bad
Florida Businesses Eager for Free Trade Pacts
Ethanol Production Far Behind Renewable Fuel Standard
Australian Citrus Growers to Form New Companies
India: Climate Change Affects Orange Production
MARKETING MATTERS
Citrus Commissioner Balks at Calling All Florida Grapefruit Sweet
When a Florida Department of Citrus ad agency representative proposed telling consumers that Florida grapefruit is sweeter than they think, Citrus Commissioner Ellis Hunt Jr. expressed reservations. He tells why in these reports.
FROM THE FIELD
FDOC Executive Director Search Update
More than 100 have applied to be the next executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus, and the committee searching for the right person will meet again Monday, Oct. 17. Citrus Commissioner and search committee member Mike Garavaglia Jr. discusses the type of person he’d like to see hired. Hear reports and read additional details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Oct. 17 Florida Citrus Commission’s Executive Director Search Committee meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow
Oct. 18 Highlands County Extension OJ Break, (primary topics: citrus psyllid and HLB management and CHMAs), Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, preregister with Katie at 863-402-6540 or katieduncan@ufl.edu
Oct. 18 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Management Committee meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Oct. 19 Florida Citrus Commission meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow
Oct. 25 Citrus Research and Development Foundation board of directors’ meeting, Citrus Reseach and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Oct. 25-27 Highlands County Ag-Venture, Highlands County Fairgrounds, Sebring
Oct. 26-27 International Citrus Economics Conference, Gaylord Palms Hotel, Orlando
Oct. 26-28 Florida Energy Summit, Rosen Shingle Creek, Orlando
Oct. 31 Farm Safety Day, Lake County Extension Office Auditorium, Tavares
Nov. 10 Citrus Safety Training and Tractor Rodeo, Stuart Conference Center, Polk County UF/IFAS Agricultural Center, Bartow
Nov. 15 Citrus Research Field Day, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
April 2-4 International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting & Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
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