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HLB Confirmed in Texas Commercial Grove for the First Time
HLB has been discovered for the first time in Texas in at least one tree in a commercial grove. Hear Texas Citrus Mutual President Ray Prewett’s report and read more details.
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FROM THE FIELD
Current Information on the Carbendazim Issue
The Florida citrus industry scrambled for information last week after learning that carbendazim fungicide not allowed on oranges in the United States had been detected in some orange juice – probably imported from Brazil. Hear a summary report, including what action the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is taking and what juice company reported the detection. Read the FDA fact sheet that details protocol for sampling imports of orange juice for carbendazim and provides weekly updates every Friday on sampling results. Learn what juice company is going back to using only Florida oranges and find out how Florida citrus industry leaders are handling the carbendazim issue.
HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
No or Minimal Traces of Fungicide in Domestic Juice
Small OJ Makers Promote Made in USA Labels
Local Orange Growers See Boost in OJ Sales
Citrus Production School Starts Jan. 24 in Arcadia
Marvin Kahn Provides Update on Citrus Grower Associates
UF Researchers Discover ‘Green’ Pesticide for Citrus Pests
Citrus Trees that Taste Bad to Bugs
All-Out Effort Seeks Solutions for Citrus Greening Disease
Researchers Moving Nearer Solutions for Greening Disease
Pete Spyke: In Search of Fruit with a ‘Wow’ Bite
Citrus Problem? Bob Adair Wants to Take a Look
California Citrus Growers Battling Yet Another Freeze
Australia: Citrus Industry Calls for Fungicide Tests
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OUT AND ABOUT
U.S. Trade Rep Says He’ll Try to Help Florida on EU Citrus Canker Issue
The U.S. Trade Representative’s agricultural negotiator says he’s in tune with Florida growers and packers frustrated by the European Union’s refusal to accept canker-symptomatic fresh citrus from Florida. On another front, Florida citrus commissioners focus on research. Listen to Citrus Industry Editor Ernie Neff’s report and learn more in these articles: Wary EU Sour on Florida Citrus Imports and Citrus Commission Official: High Prices Pushed OJ Sales Down.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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
Jan. 27-28 AGRItunity regional farm conference and trade show, West Central Florida Agricultural Educational Center, Bushnell
Feb. 2 Potential for Producing Olives in Florida: Special Seminar and Workshop, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Jane Wilson at wilsonmj@ufl.edu or 863-956-8643 for required registration
Feb. 4 Hendry County Extension Ag Tour, contact Debra at 863-674-4092
Feb. 16 Citrus Scouting and Pest Management Workshop, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
Feb. 16 Stone Fruit Postharvest Handling Workshop, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Feb. 21 Annual Certified Pile Burners Course, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
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