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Citrus Grower Mark Colbert: Controlling Psyllids a Top Priority
Mark Colbert, a member of a recent Citrus Expo grower panel discussing citrus health management areas (CHMAs), says controlling psyllids is a high priority for every Florida grower. The Duda grove manager also discusses the Gulf Citrus Growers Association’s long-term use of coordinated psyllid sprays like those used in CHMAs. Hear more.
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Alico’s President is Leaving
Citrus Tree Theft is Big Business in Polk
Orange Juice Posts Longest Rally in 12 Months
Citrus Still King, but Alternative Crops Increasing
U.S. Navel Orange Inventories “Uncomfortably High”
Nominations Sought for Florida Citrus Hall of Fame
Grapefruit Juice Harnesses Power of Sirolimus
Ex-Researcher Looks to Boost Citrus in Egypt
Australia: Exports Could be Endangered
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Global Citrus Production Decreasing
According to U.S. Department of Agriculture calculations, global orange production is down 7% since 2011. This is mainly due to decreased production in Brazil, Mexico and the European Union. Read more.
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Preview of September Citrus Industry Magazine
The September issue of Citrus Industry magazine will feature articles on mechanical harvesting, advanced citrus production systems, nutrients and Citrus Expo seminars. The magazine also profiles Lee Jones, general manager of Gardinier Florida Citrus. Get details from Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff.
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Sept. 9-11 Florida Agriculture Financial Management Conference, Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center, Kissimmee
Sept. 11 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, UF Miami-Dade County Extension office, Homestead, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu
Sept. 12 Florida Citrus Commission Meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow
Sept. 13-14 Agricultural Labor Relations Forum, Doubletree by Hilton Orlando at Sea World, contact Christine Synan at 321-214-5216
Sept. 14 Inaugural Florida Pomegranate Association Conference, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Sept. 18 Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Board Meeting, 1st National Bank, Wauchula, contact 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org
Sept. 18-21 International Citrus & Beverage Conference, Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Clearwater Beach
Sept. 19 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Southwest FL Research & Education Center, Immokalee, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu
Sept. 20 Citrus Seminar, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee, contact maz@ufl.edu or 863-674-4092 for required preregistration
Sept. 26 Citrus Water Seminar: Introduction to the Revised Citrus BMP and other Water-Related Topics, Bert J. Harris Jr. Ag Center, contact Becca at southardr@ufl.edu or 863-402-6540 (fax) for required preregistration
Sept. 26 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Indian River Research & Education Center, Fort Pierce, contact Marcela Rice at 239-658-3400 or mlrice@ufl.edu
Sept. 28-29 Redneck Invitational Fishing Tournament, Cabbage Key
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