Citrus Industry eNews: More on Citrus Land Values

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Citrus Land Values Reflect Fruit Prices; Indian River Land Values Addressed
Dean Saunders, owner of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, discusses recent trends in citrus land values. He says the “go-go” years – when citrus land that might be developed sold for $50,000 an acre – are long gone. Learn more. Richard Dempsey and Ben Gibson of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate use data from their associate Jeff Cusson to discuss citrus land values in Florida’s Indian River area.

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Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
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Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark

FDOC UPDATE
Grower/FCC Member Addresses Citrus Drop, Calories in OJ
Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark at a recent Citrus Commission meeting said Florida’s 2012-13 crop may be smaller than forecast because of excessive fruit drop. He also wondered how the Florida Department of Citrus will counter reports about fruit juices being high in calories and sugar. Listen to his report.

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Doug Bournique

FROM THE FIELD
Citrus Association Updates
The Indian River citrus region has recently experienced its best growing conditions in years, Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique reports. He also discusses canker, the search for research dollars, water issues and more. Hear Bournique’s report. Gulf Citrus Growers Association Executive Vice President Ron Hamel discusses key issues that his southwest Florida association will address this season, including prices, pests, water and labor. Hear Hamel’s report.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dec. 1 Hendry County Farm Tour

Dec. 8 HCCGA Fun Shoot, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee

Dec. 11 Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council meeeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow

Dec. 13 Citrus Research Field Day, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred

Dec. 18 New Varieties Development and Management Corporation’s IFAS variety display, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Peter Chaires at pchaires@nvdmc.org

Dec. 19 Florida Citrus Commission meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow

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