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Industry Discusses Citrus Season’s First USDA Crop Forecast
Many growers will pay close attention when the season’s first USDA crop forecast is broadcast live on Southeast AgNet citrus news affiliate stations and at SoutheastAgNet.com 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 11. Among them will be grower and intermediate handler Mark Manuel. He tells why the forecast is important and makes his own estimate. Hear his report. Florida citrus industry veteran Allen Morris discusses the value of the crop forecast and addresses its impact on growers, fruit buyers, processors, juice importers and futures traders. Listen to his report.
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CRDF UPDATE
Browning on $9 Million Citrus Research Grant
Citrus Research and Development Foundation Chief Operating Officer Harold Browning answers questions about the USDA grant that will fund research seeking a way to block the ability of psyllids to infect healthy trees. Hear more and read a summary of what the citrus greening grant includes.
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Citrus Growers Facing Highest Production Costs in History
Jim Snively: On the Cutting Edge
Citrus Quarantine Areas Redefined
Indian River Citrus Protector Passes
CA: Valley Heat has Citrus Growers Concerned
CA: Citricola Scale Valley’s No. 1 Citrus Pest
South African Citrus Growers Angry over Container Hikes
Syria Produces a Million Tons of Citrus
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FROM THE FIELD
Citrus Growers More Hopeful About Young Tree Survival
Many Florida citrus growers a few years ago were very concerned about high HLB infection rates among their young trees. Some – including Larry Black, general manager of Peace River Packing Company – have recently expressed more optimism about their ability to protect young trees from HLB-carrying psyllids. Hear his report.
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FDOC UPDATE
Citrus Department Head Discusses Marketing, Sustainability
The Florida Department of Citrus’s (FDOC) shopper marketing program, industry sustainability and the coming season’s FDOC marketing program are addressed by FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman. Get the details.
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Oct. 8 Citrus Spot Burner Workshop, Hendry County Extension Office, LaBelle, contact Hank Graham at 239-690-3500
Oct. 9 Fresh Citrus Trainings, Indian River Research and Education Center, Ft. Pierce
Oct. 9 FFAA Scholarship Fund Clay Shoot, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee
Oct. 10 Certified Crop Adviser Educational Seminar and CEU Session, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred (and other locations by videoconference)
Oct. 11 Live Broadcast and Webcast of the 2012-13 Citrus Crop Forecast at 8:30 a.m. on www.SoutheastAgNet.com
Oct. 11 Polk County OJ Break: Horticultural Management of HLB, Stuart Conference Center, Bartow, contact Chris Oswalt at 863-519-8677 or wcoswalt@ufl.edu
Oct. 11 Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s Estimate Breakfasts, two locations: The Elks Lodge, Arcadia and Joe L. Davis Barn, Wauchula, contact 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org
Oct. 16 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Finance and Audit Committee telephonic meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, call 800-615-2900 and enter participant access code 393338# when prompted
Oct. 17 Certified Crop Advisor’s Continuing Education Seminar, South Florida State College, Highlands Campus, Building T, Room 20, Avon Park, contact Lorrie Key, 863-784-7033 or Renee Smalley, 863-784-7034 or corporatetraining@southflorida.edu
Oct. 17 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Wimauma
Oct. 23 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Family Service Center, Arcadia
Oct. 24 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training (rescheduled from Sept. 26), Indian River Research & Education Center, Fort Pierce
Oct. 30 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Bert J. Harris Ag Center, Sebring
Oct. 30 Florida Blueberry Growers Fall Meeting, Trinkle Center, Hillsboro Community College, Plant City
Oct. 31 Farm Labor Supervisor Core Training, Everglades Research & Education Center, Belle Glade
Nov. 2 East Central Florida Farm Safety Day, Lake County Ag Center, Tavares
Nov. 6 University of Florida-IFAS new variety displays, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact pchaires@nvdmc.org
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