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Florida Citrus Grower Tells Why and How He’s Resetting
Larry Black, general manager of Peace River Packing Company, was one of three growers at the recent Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute discussing their grove resetting practices. Black tells why he’s resetting and how he hopes to get young trees to productivity in the face of HLB. He also discusses the higher density plantings his company is employing, and the industry-wide shortage of nursery trees that force those who are resetting to plan ahead. Hear the details.
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New CEU Article from Citrus Industry Magazine
Live Webcast of the May 10 Citrus Crop Forecast
Ben Hill Griffin III Buys More Than 4,000 Acres from Alico
Gov. Scott Spends Morning in Fellsmere Citrus Grove
OJ Sales Staying in Sour Trend
Labor Compliance Crackdown
Charlie Wilson: A Driving Force in Citrus
Orange Dome Time Capsule Moving to Citrus Hall of Fame
HLB in CA Began from Backyard Graft of Pomelo Grapefruit
Brazil: Juice Company Looks to Arabian Markets
Brazil FCOJ Ready for US in Six Months
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FROM THE FIELD
Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Grove “A Wonderful Laboratory”
Multi-county Extension agent Gary England discusses the extensive citrus research conducted at the Mid Florida Citrus Foundation’s Krezdorn research grove on Water Conserv II property near Winter Garden. Learn more.
KNOW THE LAW
Governor Signs Citrus Legislation
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks expresses satisfaction that Gov. Rick Scott has signed into law changes to Chapter 601 of the Florida Statutes, which govern the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. Sparks discusses some of the changes and their importance to the Florida citrus industry. Listen to his report.
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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 10 Southeast AgNet’s Live Webcast of the Citrus Crop Forecast at 8:30 a.m.
May 10 Citrus Scouting and Pest Management Workshop, Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, contact Tim Gaver at tgaver.49@ufl.edu or 772-462-1660 for required preregistration
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
June 1 Citrus Root Health/Canker Management Workshop, Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, contact Tim Gaver at tgaver.49@ufl.edu or 772-462-1660 for required preregistration
June 3-5 Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society, Delray Beach Marriott
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