Citrus Industry eNews: Are You Prepared for a Citrus Freeze?

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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DON’T MISS THIS
Big Citrus Freezes Hit in Neutral Phase
Florida state climatologist David Zierden recently told farmers at a Winter Weather School in Tavares that Florida’s biggest citrus freezes have hit in a neutral weather phase, like the one we’re in now. Hear his report and learn the steps to take when a citrus freeze is imminent from multi-county citrus Extension agent Chris Oswalt.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame to Induct 5
Florida Citrus Growers Launching Branded Tangerine
Reports on Sugar, Calories in Juice Concern Citrus Growers
Certified Pile Burners Course Set for February
Citrus Groves Fight for a Comeback
Davidson Brothers Fruit: Still Going Strong
DeLeon Springs Family Holds on to Citrus Way of Life
Paramount Citrus to Acquire Rio Queen Citrus’ Assets
Don Curlee: Industry Creates Sweeter Orange
Citrus Restrictions Add Costs for CA Growers

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Jim Ewing

CROP FORECAST
Big Decrease in Florida Orange Forecast
The monthly USDA citrus crop forecast issued by Jim Ewing, USDA/NASS, reflected a huge decrease of 7 million boxes of Florida non-Valencia oranges and a 1 million box decrease in Florida Valencia oranges. Get the full report and learn more about the reasons for the crop reduction.

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GROWER TOOLS
Cold Weather Tools for Citrus Growers
Several speakers discussed tools that can aid in cold protection and offered some advice at Thursday’s Winter Weather School in Tavares. Hear details.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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. 8 Getting Prepared for Freezes, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee, contact maz@ufl.edu or 863-674-4092 for required preregistration

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

Jan. 17 Susan Nardizzi of FDACS will present “Targeted Strategies to Market Florida Agriculture: Fresh from Florida Program to Expand Efforts for the Most Aggressive Outreach Yet” at the Florida Chapter of the National Agri-Marketing Association lunch and learn, Hilton Melbourne Beach Oceanfront Hotel, contact 561-855-3010 or Info@FarmCreditFl.com for required reservations

Jan. 22 New Varieties Development and Management Corporation’s IFAS variety display, Indian River Research & Education Center, Ft. Pierce, contact Peter Chaires at pchaires@nvdmc.org

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