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Pomegranate Thoughts from a Florida Citrus Man
Mickey Page, research farm manager at the Mid-Florida Citrus Foundation, has been growing pomegranates at the foundation’s Water Conserv II grove and farm near Winter Garden. He discusses the fruit as a possible alternative crop for Florida citrus growers, addresses the uses and markets for pomegranates, and talks about his experience growing them. Hear the details.
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Citrus Growers to Get Lower Prices, Economist Projects
Rains from Tropical Storms Boosting Citrus Numbers
Governor Scott Reappoints Three to Citrus Commission
Mark Wheeler: Juggling Citrus, Politics, Family
Putnam: Keep Indian River ‘Crown Jewel’ of Citrus Industry
Border Patrol Warns TX Citrus Growers of Cartel Dangers
Sunkist Citrus to Join Stemilt’s Lil Snappers Line
CA Citrus Growers Want EQUIP Measure Pushed
New Varieties Spur Citrus Sales
CA Navel Orange Crop Harvest
Australian Citrus Body Urges Clearer Import Labeling
New Citrus Australia Director to Bring Youth and Passion
Russian Citrus Market Growing
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Sparks Updates Citrus Research Funding Effort
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks told the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Tuesday about continuing efforts to get additional citrus research funding from the state and federal governments. Hear his summary report.
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Citrus’s Role in Florida’s Water Supply
An official with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services discussed citrus’s role in the state’s water supply at a recent Citrus Water Seminar in Sebring. Rich Budell, director of the Office of Water Policy, addresses domestic vs. agricultural water use, the public service that an innovative agricultural industry provides, and more. Listen to his report.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Oct. 30 Gift Fruit Advisory Council meeting, Florida Gift Fruit Shippers Association, Orlando
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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