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China Citrus: Threat or Opportunity for Florida’s Citrus Industry?
Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg tells why he and others are learning all they can about the Chinese citrus industry. A key question they want to answer is whether China is more of a threat to Florida’s citrus industry or an opportunity for it; Norberg already has some ideas on that. He discusses citrus products being produced and consumed in China, the size and productivity of the Chinese industry, disease threats and governmental involvement. Hear the details.
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OJ Sales Continue Decline; New Florida OJ Ad to Air
CA Has Christmas Citrus Freeze; No Threat Yet in FL
Warm Weather Puts Florida’s Oranges at Risk
CA Citrus Growers Spend $87 Million in Freeze Fight
CA: Water District Shuts Off Water to Citrus Farm
Mandarin Crops Expand Markets for California Citrus
South Australia: Citrus Restructure
Italian Citrus Fruit Production to Go Up
WEATHER WATCH
What Citrus Growers Should Know About La Niña
Extension agent Gary England discusses what citrus growers can expect from the current prevailing climate pattern, La Niña. Hear the report.
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FROM THE FIELD
Peace River Citrus Growers: A Look Back at 2011 and Ahead at 2012
Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Executive Director Barbara Carlton quickly reviews 2011 and looks ahead at 2012. Listen to the report.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Jan. 6 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Kick-Off Celebration, Arts on the Park, Lakeland, contact Brenda Eubanks Burnette at BBurne1003@aol.com or 561-351-4314
Jan. 12 Highlands Citrus OJ Break on Citrus Greening and Psyllid Management, Bert J. Harris Jr. Ag Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at plowboy@ufl.edu or 863-402-6540.
Jan. 24 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Board of Directors Annual Meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact 863-956-5894 or anowicki@citrusrdf.org
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