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What’s Causing Heavy Citrus Fruit Drop?
University of Florida professor emeritus Gene Albrigo weighs in on possible reasons for this season’s very heavy fruit drop rates. He discusses the impact of several factors on drop rates. The factors include declining trees such as those with HLB, bloom and temperature patterns, and fruit varieties. Hear the details.
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Citrus Downturn Worsens
Atlantic Blue Selling Assets, Including Alico
Huge Chunk of Highlands, DeSoto Land for Sale
Three Arrested in Farm Damages
OJ Class Action Won’t Squeeze Florida’s Natural
Minute Maid Introduces Four Light Juices
Fighting Back Against Citrus Greening
Extension Agent Recognized for Citrus Industry Service
Asian Citrus Psyllid Caught at AZ Border
Peruvian Citrus Exports to Rise 10% in 2013
Australia: Citrus Growers Devastated by Floods
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FROM THE FIELD
The Direction of Citrus Harvesting Research
University of Florida economist Fritz Roka, who oversees UF research on mechanical harvesting, discusses some upcoming research projects. Learn more.
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Growers Wanted to Help Captain Citrus
The Florida Department of Citrus seeks additional growers to participate in “The Adventures of Captain Citrus” initiative in Florida schools. Marketing specialist Amanda Hayman tells about the program intended to convert second graders into junior Florida citrus ambassadors. Hear her report.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
Feb. 1 BayerCrop Science Mobile Lab Experience, Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Research Grove, Winter Garden
Feb. 1 Ag Tree Crop Pesticide License Review and Testing, DeSoto County Extension Service Office, Arcadia, contact 863-993-4846 to preregister
Feb. 2 Hendry County Extension Ag Tour, contact Debra at 863-674-4092
Feb. 3 Citrus Research and Development Foundation board of directors meeting (includes discussion with Brazilian citrus industry experts) at 6:30 p.m., Fogo de Chao Churrascaria, Orlando, RSVP to Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org
Feb. 4-7 International Research Conference on HLB, Caribe Hotel, Orlando
Feb. 7 Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association’s 20th Annual Meeting, Pioneer Park, Zolfo Springs, contact 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org
Feb. 7 Telephonic meeting of the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Governance Committee at 10 a.m., call 800-615-2900 and enter participant access code 393338# when prompted
Feb. 8 USDA Citrus Crop Live Forecast at 12 p.m. on www.SoutheastAgNet.com
Feb. 12 Certified Pile Burners Course, Hendry County Extension Office, LaBelle
Feb. 12, 19, and 26 Citrus Production School, Family Service Center, Arcadia
Feb. 14 Scouting for Citrus Pests & Pest Management, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
Feb. 14 Citrus Pest Management Guide Update OJ Break, Stuart Conference Center, Bartow, contact Chris Oswalt at 863-519-8677 or wcoswalt@ufl.edu
Feb 19 New Varieties Development and Management Corporation’s IFAS variety display, CREC, Lake Alfred, contact Peter Chaires at pchaires@nvdmc.org
Feb. 20 Florida Citrus Commission meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow
Feb. 21 Highlands County Citrus Growers Association annual meeting, Chateau Elan, Sebring, contact 863-385-8091
Feb. 27 Citrus Celebration Luncheon, Florida Southern College, Lakeland
Feb. 27-28 HACCP for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Packinghouses, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
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