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Texas Citrus Growers, Researchers Check Out Florida HLB
Just weeks after greening disease was confirmed in Texas, citrus growers, researchers and regulators from Texas are spending two days in the Sunshine State learning how Florida is managing HLB. Harold Browning, chief operations officer for Florida’s Citrus Research and Development Foundation, helped set up the Texans’ visit and provides an overview. Visiting Texas growers Becky Bonham and Paul Heller tell why they’re here, discuss the Texas HLB situation and express gratitude to Florida for sharing information. Hear more.
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OJ Update: Brazil Reportedly to Phase out Carbendazim Use
A Florida newspaper reports this week that Brazilian orange growers have agreed to phase out the use of a fungicide that has been detected in orange juice in the United States, leading to some shipments of OJ being denied entry into the U.S. Listen to the report and read more.
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Citrus Growers Optimistic Research Will Conquer Diseases
OJ Posts Biggest January Gain Since 1981
OJ Futures Lead Commodities for 2012
New Method To Detect Carbendazim in OJ
Citrus Leadership: 3 Honored for Service
Lester Helped Steer Industry through Many Challenges
Family Taught Barben Much about the Citrus Business
Cooperative Movement Guided Hunt’s Philosophy
World Orange Juice Output to Drop
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Citrus Growers Tell Why They’re Replanting in the Face of HLB
Some growers last week told those attending the Florida Citrus Show in Fort Pierce that they are replanting, and gave their reasons. Hear the details.
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FROM THE FIELD
Florida Citrus Mutual Addresses E-Verify, Anti-Dumping, HLB Cost
Mike Sparks, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO, discusses E-Verify bills introduced in the Florida Legislature, efforts to maintain an anti-dumping order, and what Mutual will do with a study into the cost of HLB. Listen to his report.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Feb. 4 Hendry County Extension Ag Tour, contact Debra at 863-674-4092
Feb. 9 Citrus Growers OJ Break (annual citrus pest management guide update meeting), Stuart Conference Center, Bartow, RSVP to Gail Crawford at dorothyc@ufl.edu or 863-519-8677 ext. 111
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. 20 IFAS Variety Displays and Evaluations of Mandarins, Grapefruit, Grapefruit Hybrids and Oranges, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact pchaires@flcitruspackers.org
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
Contact Brenda Eubanks Burnette at 561-351-4314 or BBurne1003@aol.com regarding these March 2-3 events:
March 2 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Induction Luncheon followed by Florida Citrus Processors’ “Meet & Greet” Reception and Florida Citrus Archives Open House & Citrus Crate Label Show & Sale, Florida Southern College, Lakeland
March 2 “Florida Cracker” Barn Bash honoring UF/FSC citrus alumni and friends, Young’s Barn, Alturas
March 3 “Just Juiced” Golf Outing, Lake Region Country Club, Winter Haven
March 3 “Queen for a Day” Lunch & Fashion Show honoring former Florida Citrus Queens and women in the industry, Ritz Theatre, Winter Haven
March 3 Golden Jubilee Gala honoring Florida citrus pioneers and their families, Nora Mayo Hall, Florida Citrus Building, Winter Haven
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