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Governor’s Citrus Workday May Lead to Industry Help
After a hard workday as a citrus laborer recently, Gov. Rick Scott summoned Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique to his office to discuss industry needs. Gov. Scott said he wants to help the citrus industry. Hear Bournique’s report.
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OJ Futures, Advertising Mediums and Lawyers
Tropicana Renewable Energy Deal Approved
Decline in OJ Imports Not Necessarily Good News
SFWMD Seeks Mecca Farms Deal
CitrusBR Doesn’t Expect to Win Appeal Against Dumping
Australia: Citrus Pickers Forced to Slow Down
Drought Affects Mandarins in Brazil
New Zealand on High Alert for Unwelcome Pests
South Africa: Trust a Monkey for the Best Citrus
FDOC UPDATE
Citrus Commission Chair Discusses Budget Cuts, Commercials
Citrus Commission Chairman Marty McKenna discusses budget cuts for the Florida Department of Citrus and a decision not to produce new orange juice commercials. Hear his report and read more details.
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FROM THE FIELD
Citrus Executive Discusses Continuing OJ Sales Decline
Orange juice volume sales nationally declined again for the most recent four-week reporting period, continuing a several years’ downward trend. Hear Florida Department of Citrus Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg’s report on the continuing decline and reasons for it.
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May 30 Restricted Use Pesticide License Review and Testing, Hardee County Extension Service Office, Wauchula, contact 863-773-2164 for required preregistration
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
June 7 Citrus Golf Day, The Country Club of Sebring
June 7 Pesticide Applicators Core Training and Examination, Hendry County Extension Office, LaBelle, contact Debra at 863-674-4092 for required preregistration
June 8 Ag Tree Crop Training and Examination, Hendry County Extension Office, LaBelle, contact Debra at 863-674-4092 for required preregistration
June 13-15 Citrus Industry Annual Conference, Hyatt Regency Coconut Point, Bonita Springs
Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo, Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers
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