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Citrus Nurseryman Rucks Diversifies into Eucalyptus
Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery in Frostproof has created a large new facility to produce eucalyptus trees that can fuel electric power plants. In this report, Rucks tells why he diversified into eucalyptus and provides much information about the plants that he thinks could be a good alternative crop for citrus growers. Hear his report.
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LABOR UPDATE
Look Beyond Mexico for Citrus Labor
Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association Director of Labor Relations Mike Carlton tells why Florida’s citrus industry will likely need to look beyond its traditional source of harvesting labor and also put more emphasis on mechanical harvesting. Listen to his report.
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OJ Imports to U.S. Fall 37% in February
Tim Hurner: Unretired by Request
$2M in Grants, but CitraPac Still Not Signed
Rain Comes Too Late for Some Citrus Crops
Harvard Student Makes Documentary on FL Citrus Workers
Eating Grapefruit Associated with Lower Body Weight
Texas: Mexfly Causes Concern
Asian Citrus Psyllid Spreads to Jurupa Valley
Chinese Scientists Sequence Sweet Orange Genome
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FROM THE FIELD
Researcher Discusses Biochar Impacts in Citrus Groves
University of Florida researchers Arnold Schumann and Tim Spann wrote about biochar and its possible benefits for citrus in the April issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Some biochar is produced when growers burn dead or non-productive trees on burn piles. Spann defines biochar and discusses its impact on citrus trees. Get the details.
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PEOPLE AND POSITIONS
Chaires to Succeed Kinney at Florida Citrus Packers
Richard Kinney, executive vice president at Florida Citrus Packers, announces his pending retirement and says Peter Chaires, his assistant, will likely succeed him. Kinney discusses the transition and notes that he’ll continue working in citrus. Learn more.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
May 7-10 Aquatic Weed Control Short Course, Coral Springs Marriott Hotel, Golf Club, and Convention Center, Coral Springs
May 9 Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association Labor Issues Meeting, USDA/ARS U.S. Horticultural Laboratory, Fort Pierce
May 11 Gulf Classic Golf Tournament, Verandah Golf and Country Club, Ft. Myers
May 16 Florida Citrus Commission Meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow, contact 863-537-3999
May 17 Certified Crop Advisor’s Continuing Education Seminar, South Florida Community College, Avon Park, contact Lorrie Key at 863-784-7033 or Renee Smalley at 863-784-7034
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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