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Citrus Grower Rehabs Diaprepes-Infested Block
At an Arcadia roundtable this week sponsored by Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association and the University of Florida, Sarasota grower Rick Turner told fellow growers about the rehabilitation of a Diaprepes-infested block via severe hedging and topping. Hear more.
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Citrus Expo Topic: A Disease in Florida and Two Exotics
Bouis Family’s 263 Acres Rezoned for Development
Former Citrus Packing House Getting a New Tenant
Roper Recognized
Interest in Mechanical Citrus Harvester Ramps up
USDA Crews to Predict 2013 Orange, Juice Forecast
Central Florida Citrus Pioneer Passes
Florida’s Citrus Industry and Disney’s Orange Bird
Citrus Planting Drops in California
Argentine Citrus Nursery Sets World Record
New Citrus Committee Appointed for South Australia
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Citrus Expo Seminar: Protecting Young Trees from Psyllids, HLB
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers previews his Aug. 16 Citrus Expo presentation. Listen to his report.
Citrus Expo Seminar: Disease Resistance Development
Jude Grosser of the University of Florida will discuss the development of disease-resistant trees during his Aug. 15 Citrus Expo presentation. Resistance is being sought to HLB, canker, blight and other diseases. Learn more.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Aug. 14 DuPont Crop Protection Seminar: Overview of Cyazypyr™ in Citrus, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact maz@ufl.edu or 863-674-4092 for required preregistration
Aug. 15 Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s Annual Citrus Banquet, Harborside Event Center, Fort Myers, contact 239-690-0281
Aug. 15 Casino Night Fundraiser for Florida FFA, Holiday Inn at Gulf Coast Town Center, Fort Myers
Aug. 15-16 Citrus Expo, Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers
Aug. 21 Peace River Valley Citrus Grower Association Board Meeting, DeSoto Co. Extension Office, Arcadia, contact 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org
Aug. 21 UF/IFAS Lake County Extension Small Farm Series: Alternative Fruit Production, Umatilla Public Library, Umatilla, contact 352-343-4101 ext. 2723 for required preregistration
Aug. 21 UF/IFAS Statewide CEU Day, various Extension offices via polycom
Aug. 23 Packinghouse Day, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Mark Ritenour at 772-468-3922 ext. 167 or ritenour@ufl.edu
Aug. 23 Pomegranate Field Day, Water Conserv II, Winter Garden, contact phil.cross@waterconservii.com or 407-656-2332 ext. 223
Aug. 24 Indian River Postharvest Workshop, Indian River Research and Education Center, Fort Pierce, contact Mark Ritenour at 772-468-3922 ext. 167 or ritenour@ufl.edu
Aug. 27 Citrus Research and Development Foundation Finance and Audit Committee meeting, Citrus Research and Development Foundation office, Lake Alfred, or participate by calling 800-615-2900 at 11 a.m. and entering participant access code 393338# when prompted.
Sept. 5 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum, Bert J. Harris Jr. Ag Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at plowboy@ufl.edu
Sept. 9-11 Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee
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