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Southern Gardens Citrus scientist Mike Irey suspects the use of enhanced nutritional programs to help trees cope with HLB could be a reason phytophthora incidence is increasing along with HLB incidence. Learn more.
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FROM THE FIELD
Update on Promising Advanced Citrus Production System Research
University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann provides a broad update of the promising advanced citrus production system (ACPS) that may speed production and help growers cope with HLB. He reports on the fast production he’s seen from an ACPS grove, HLB incidence in the grove, his projection of the ACPS’ economic breakeven point, and the small equipment needed in ACPS groves. Hear the details.
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New Citrus Industry Magazine Article Offers CEU
Labor Officials Keeping Eye on Florida Growers
No Legislative OK Needed for Canker Payments
Immigrants Reliable Workers for Harvesting
California: Gusty Winds May Protect Citrus from Cold
Australia: Citrus Growers Fight Farm Gate Price Plan
Ghana Growers Abandon Citrus Due to Lack of Market
Australia: Audit of Riverina Citrus Ordered
Australia: ‘Predatory Pricing’ Souring Citrus Industry
ON THE HORIZON
Citrus Official: Long-Term OJ Outlook Bright for Florida Growers
Many factors, including the world’s population growth, point to a potentially bright long-term future for Florida orange juice producers. So says Bob Norberg, deputy executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. Listen to more.
FDOC UPDATE
11 Department of Citrus Executive Director Finalists
Some familiar to many in the Florida citrus industry are among the 11 finalists for the job of executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. The Citrus Commission’s Executive Director Search Committee will whittle the list of 11 to no more than five this week, and recommend a final candidate on Dec. 16. This report has the details, including all 11 finalists’ names. Read more.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dec. 2 Winfield Solutions Spray Clinic and Bayer CropScience Product Training, Bert J. Harris Ag Center, Sebring, contact Ashley Vetter at 813-752-1177 ext. 253 or avetter@landolakes.com
Dec. 5 Department of Labor’s Annual Agricultural Seminar, South Florida Community College, Arcadia, contact Mike Rios at 813-857-3868 or rios.miguel@dol.gov
Dec. 6 Department of Labor’s Annual Agricultural Seminar, South Florida Community College Citrus Center, Avon Park, contact Mike Rios at 813-857-3868 or rios.miguel@dol.gov
Dec. 7 Department of Labor’s Annual Agricultural Seminar, Strawberry Education and Events Center at the Florida Strawberry Growers Association, Dover, contact Mike Rios at 813-857-3868 or rios.miguel@dol.gov
Dec. 7 Highlands County Citrus Grower Forum, Bert J. Harris Ag Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-7150 or plowboy@ufl.edu
Dec. 8 Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs): Developing a Food Safety Program for Vegetable and Fruit Growers/Packers, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma
Dec. 8 Polk County OJ Break, Stuart Conference Center, Bartow, preregister with Gail at 863-519-8677 ext. 111 or email wcoswalt@ufl.edu
Dec. 8 Restricted Use Pesticide Training CEUs and Exam, Bert J. Harris Ag Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-7150 or plowboy@ufl.edu
Dec. 10 Highlands County Citrus Growers Association Sporting Clays Fun Shoot, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee, contact 863-385-8091
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