Citrus Industry eNews: Black Spot Advice; Lawsuits; Windbreaks

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Megan Dewdney

DON’T MISS THIS
Citrus Black Spot Recommendations
University of Florida plant pathologist Megan Dewdney offers management recommendations for citrus black spot, which has only been detected in the Gulf region but is a concern to growers throughout Florida. Listen to her report.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
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Alexander, Troutman Settle Lawsuit
Seeking Diversity in a Not-Very-Diverse Citrus Industry
Citrus, Other Crops Addressed at Harvesting Symposium
Coca Cola’s ‘Simply Orange’ Faces Lawsuit
Farmer Says FDACS Owes Him for 4,000 Citrus Trees
April Citrus Industry: Biochar, Psyllids, and Rock ‘n’ Roll
Survey Seeks Info from Florida Citrus Industry
Ecogen Building Biomass Power Plant in Polk County
Pasco County Commissioner Appears on OJ Carton
Lawyer Has Had Major Impact on Citrus Industry
Ag-Themed Exhibit Opens at Legoland Florida
Uruguayan Citrus Industry to Grow 18% This Year

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Bill Castle

FROM THE FIELD
Windbreaks for Citrus Protection
University of Florida emeritus professor Bill Castle discusses the reason for windbreaks in citrus groves, favored windbreak varieties, and their planting and care. He was interviewed following a recent presentation he made at a field day near Lake Placid. Hear his report.

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DISEASE UPDATE
HLB Confirmed in California
The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) confirmed the state’s first detection of huanglongbing (HLB), or citrus greening. The disease was detected in an Asian citrus psyllid sample and plant material taken from a lemon/pummelo tree in a residential neighborhood in the Hacienda Heights area of Los Angeles County. Read more.

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April 10 Live Webcast of the USDA Citrus Crop Forecast at 8:30 a.m. on www.SoutheastAgNet.com

April 10 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute, South Florida Community College, Avon Park

April 18 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum, Bert J. Harris Jr. Ag Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-7150 or plowboy@ufl.edu

May 7-10 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course, Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club, and Convention Center, Coral Springs

May 19 Farm Safety Day, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at maz@ufl.edu or 863-674-4092

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