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Researchers Discuss Advanced Citrus Production Systems
Two researchers report on advanced citrus production systems (ACPS) that some growers are trying in their groves. Arnold Schumann discusses high HLB rates, yields, expected return on investment, and the value of drip versus microsprinkler irrigation in an ACPS grove. Learn more from Schumann. Bill Castle says he’s looking for what he calls “the sweet spot” in an ACPS block he designed in a Gardinier Florida Citrus grove near Indiantown. Listen to Castle’s comments.
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OJ Sales Plunge; Carbendazim in Imports Likely a Factor
Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg reports on a recent huge decline in orange juice sales and agrees that negative news about carbendazim in imported OJ could have had an impact. Hear his report and read more.
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Alexander Bids Senate Farewell
Anita Bryant Cancels after Threatened Protest
Tune in to the Live Citrus Forecast on March 9
3 More OJ Shipments Test Positive for Carbendazim
Meador Cites Reasons Citrus Abscission Chemical Needed
Barben, Hunt, Lester Join Florida Citrus Hall of Fame
Putnam Sees Bright Ag Future
Mexican Fruit Fly Found in TX; Quarantine to Come
Decline of the Arizona Citrus Industry
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FDOC’s Ackerman Discusses 2 Months on the Job
New Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Douglas Ackerman discusses his activities and plans and tells what message he’s been delivering to industry groups. Listen to his reports.
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March Citrus Industry: Psyllids, Canker, Phosphorus
Editor Ernie Neff previews the editorial content of the March issue of Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon. Get the details.
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March 13 Citrus Black Spot Workshop, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
March 15 Annual Citrus Engineering Conference, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
March 22 Regulatory Processes Workshop, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact anowicki@citrusrdf.org
March 23 Southwest Florida Field Trip (view Bob Rouse’s nutritional and pruning trials in citrus with high HLB infestation), depart from Hendry County Extension office, LaBelle, contact Anna Perez at 352-343-4101, ext. 2714 or asperez@ufl.edu for required preregistration
March 23 Workshop on Peaches, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
April 2-4 International Symposium on Mechanical Harvesting & Handling Systems of Fruits and Nuts, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
April 5 USDA Horticultural Research Laboratory Annual Open House, Ft. Pierce, contact 772-462-5800
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