Citrus Industry eNews: Nutrition/HLB; Hurner Resigns; Black Spot Find

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Bob Rouse

DON’T MISS THIS
More on Benefits of Nutrition for Citrus Trees with HLB
University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse recently told growers from the Peace River region more about the benefit of using enhanced nutritionals on HLB-infected trees. In this report, he says some nutritional elements have been identified as being especially important for trees with HLB. Hear the details.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
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Citrus Growers Want Answers for Young Tree Protection
Next Citrus Crop Forecast is Dec. 11
Freeze-Damaging Temperatures for Citrus
The Quest for Citrus Research Funds
Handing Down the Citrus Tradition in West Volusia
Entomologist Recognized for Citrus Research
Citrus Fans in Ohio Flock to Buy from Florida Truck
ACP Quarantine Established in Tulare County
Multimillion Dollar Citrus Project in Australia
Lebanon: Despite Soured Market, Citrus Remains a Staple

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Mike Sparks

DISEASE UPDATE
Details on Polk Citrus Black Spot Find
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks reacts to and provides more information about the recent finding of citrus black spot on a single piece of fruit in Polk County. The disease had previously been found only in southwest Florida. Hear his report and read more details.

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Tim Hurner

FROM THE FIELD
Resigning Citrus Agent Reflects on Career, Looks at Future
After 46 years serving Florida’s citrus industry as Extension agent and educator, Tim Hurner has announced his resignation from Extension on Dec. 31. He reflects on his career and discusses his and the industry’s future. Listen to Hurner.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Dec. 8 HCCGA Fun Shoot, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee

Dec. 11 USDA Citrus Crop Forecast at 8:30 a.m. on SoutheastAgNet.com

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

Jan. 10 Citrus Harvesting Research Advisory Council meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow, contact Sandy Barros
at 863-956-2025

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