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Good Citrus Nutrition Helps with HLB – and Greasy Spot, Too!
University of Florida researcher Tim Spann discusses yet more evidence that enhanced nutrition sustains HLB-infected citrus trees. He tells how researchers working on HLB serendipitously discovered that good nutrition also has a positive impact on greasy spot. Learn more.
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New UF/IFAS Freeze Alert System Begins Nov. 1
Citrus Research Foundation Has Good Funding Dilemma
Florida Energy Summit Kicks Off
Nov. 1 Compliance Seminar to Address Citrus Labor Issues
FDACS’ New Invasive Pest Campaign
FL Citrus Forecasts Shouldn’t Be Affected by Federal Cuts
Citrus Field Day Set for Nov. 15 at CREC in Lake Alfred
New Research on Children Drinking 100% OJ
Citrus Hall of Fame Plans 50th Anniversary; Seeks Nominations
Senate Votes to End Millionaire Farm Subsidies
Florida May Benefit from Free Trade Agreements
New Book on Wauchula Cattle/Citrus Family
Changes in Store for Aussie Citrus Industry
Pakistan: 40% of Citrus Production Wasted Every Year
Citrus Growers Establish Australian Juice Label
FROM THE FIELD
Safer Grapefruit
Warnings about grapefruit show up on some prescription drugs, as it can interfere with certain medicines. Now University of Florida researchers, including Fred Gmitter, are developing a grapefruit hybrid that won’t come with a warning. Watch the video and read the article.
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ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Citrus Economist Projections Include Continued OJ Sales Decline
Orange juice sales will likely continue to decline this season, says Florida Department of Citrus economist Mark Brown. He also discusses his expectations for orange juice availability and pricing, and for the prices orange growers will receive. Get the details.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Oct. 31 Farm Safety Day, Lake County Extension Office Auditorium, Tavares
Nov. 1 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Industry Research and Coordinating Committee meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact 863-956-5894 or anowicki@citrusrdf.org
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 Highlands County Alternate Crops Seminar (production and marketing of blueberry, peach and pomegranate), B. J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, contact 863-402-7150 or plowboy@ufl.edu for required preregistration
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
Nov. 17 Tahiti Limes – A Second Look workshop, Tropical Research & Education Center, Homestead
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