Citrus Industry eNews: Citrus Crop Forecast Is In; Admire Pro Changes

Tacy Callies Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

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DON’T MISS THIS
Citrus Crop Forecast Released for 2012-2013 Season
Candi Erick, Citrus Statistics Administrator for USDA Ag Statistics Service, presented the citrus crop forecast numbers during Southeast AgNet’s live broadcast this morning. The forecast indicates a 5% increase from last season for Florida’s all orange crop, at 154 million boxes. The all Florida grapefruit crop is forecast at just over 20 million boxes for white and colored varieties. Listen to the broadcast and read the results.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Citrus Center Director Accused of Stealing Data for Article
Oct. Citrus Industry: Canker, Diaprepes, Packer Issues
Brazil FCOJ Exports to U.S. Resume
Australian Farmers Pull up Stumps on Citrus
Israeli Grapefruit Exports Plug European Supply Gap
S. African Nursery on Cusp of Sweet Grapefruit Success
Spain: Citrus Production Volume to Fall by 20% in Andalusia

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FROM THE FIELD
What Citrus Growers Need to Know Now About Admire Pro
University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers tells what Florida citrus growers need to know right now about positive changes in the allowed use of Admire Pro on young citrus trees. Hear his report and read more details from Harold Browning, chief operations officer of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation.

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OUT AND ABOUT
Citrus Growers Get Numeric Nutrient Criteria Update
An update of the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida was one topic at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. Drew Bartlett, a division director with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, summarizes his presentation. Get the details.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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 Southwest Florida Agricultural Water Management Conference, Dallas Townsend Agricultural Center (Hendry County Extension Office), LaBelle, contact Bernadette Rashford at 239-690-0281 or gulfcitrusevents@embarqmail.com for required RSVP

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. 1 Agricultural Labor Compliance Seminar, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Julie Carson at 239-658-3462

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

Nov. 8 Citrus Employee Safety Training Program and Tractor Rodeo, Polk County Agricultural Center – Stuart Conference Center, Bartow

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