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Citrus Commissioners Talk Accountability; OJ Sales To Decline More
Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark discusses calls from commissioners this week for more accountability and information from Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) staff. In other FDOC news, a department economist expects orange juice sales to continue their decline this season. Hear more. Read additional Citrus Commission coverage:
FDOC Gets $1.9 Mil. More for Marketing
Economist: Citrus Growers Should Have Profitable Season
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Commodities Expert on OJ Futures after Crop Forecast
Headhunter to Search for FDOC Executive Director
Minute Maid to Unveil Pure Squeezed OJ Line
Marvin Kahn Pofiled
Tough Times for Organic Citrus Growers
GOP Dark Horse Threatens to Boycott Florida OJ
Texas Citrus Output May Drop 17%, USDA Says
Mexico: Citrus Production May Fall 40%
Machine Uses Artificial Vision to Detect Rotten Oranges
Zimbabwe: Citrus Farms Lie Idle
OUT AND ABOUT
Florida Citrus Mutual Officials Upbeat in Wake of Gov. Scott’s Visit
Following Gov. Rick Scott’s visit to Florida Citrus Mutual’s crop forecast breakfast last week, Mutual officials feel the governor better understands their major concerns. Mutual President Vic Story says the governor was told how important citrus is to Florida, and says he believes the industry’s relationship with Scott has improved. Mutual CEO Mike Sparks talks about discussions he, Story and the governor had about HLB, the orange juice tariff and citrus jobs. Listen to the reports.
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FROM THE FIELD
CHMAs Help Citrus Growers Battle HLB; Could Have Other Uses
Greg Carlton, chief of the Division of Plant Industry’s Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, provides an update on the Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAs) that let citrus growers cooperatively battle HLB-spreading psyllids. He says CHMAs could provide the framework for battling future industry pests and diseases as well. Hear the details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Oct. 25 Citrus Rootstock Workshop, Indian River Research and Education Center, Ft. Pierce, contact 772-462-1660 or tgaver.49@ufl.edu
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. 1 Agriculture Labor Compliance Seminar, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, RSVP to Julie Carson at 239-658-3462 by Oct. 26
Nov. 4 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Commercial Product Development Committee meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
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
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