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Mites Causing Problems for Citrus Growers This Year
Grower Scott Lambeth says in addition to dealing with HLB and canker, he’s having trouble controlling mites in his groves this year. Listen to Lambeth’s report. University of Florida researcher Michael Rogers says numerous Florida citrus growers are having trouble controlling rust mites this year. He discusses possible reasons as well as historical and current rust mite control methods. Hear details from Rogers.
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Black Spot Reportedly Halts Brazil Orange Shipments to EU
Information on Citrus Bus Tour, Crop Forecast
Fugitive Found Dead in Polk Orange Grove
Fire Hits Packing House in Lake Hamilton
Farmland Felonies
Farmers Trying to Grow Olives in Volusia
Citrus Greening Likely Here for a Long Time
High Density Citrus Groves: Way of the Future in FL?
Growth Opportunities in Florida Agriculture
Wastewater Charges Could End Citrus
The Young Family: A Heritage in Citrus
Sen. Nelson, Growers Feeling Better
Orchid Island Juice: All Florida, All the Time
UF Biotech Center Producing Genomic Breakthroughs
Ag Leaders Differ on Mandatory Nitrogen Budgets
ACP Increased Dramatically in Oct. in Imperial County, CA
New Strain of Citrus Tristeza Virus Detected in Oman
Italy: Production Decrease Expected for Blood Orange
Australian Citrus Growers Warned over Greening
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FROM THE FIELD
A Great Time to be a Florida Grower
Rex Clonts, who grows citrus in southern Lake County, discusses issues he faces this season, including fruit drop, HLB and canker. Despite those problems, he says it’s a great time to be a Florida grower. Hear his report.
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WEATHER WATCH
Cold Protection Steps Citrus Growers Can Take Now
Although potential freezing temperatures are probably at least several weeks away, there are some cold protection steps growers can take now. Multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt offers some suggestions in this report. Learn more.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Nov. 27 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Finance & Audit and Governance Committee meetings, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org
Dec. 1 Hendry County Farm Tour
Dec. 6 Winter Weather School, Lake County Ag Center, Tavares
Dec. 8 HCCGA Fun Shoot, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee
Dec. 11 Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council meeting, 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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