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Citrus Grower Discusses HLB, Fruit Drop and More
V.C. Hollingsworth, a citrus commissioner and director of Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA), was part of the crowd at the recent PRVCGA 20th anniversary meeting in Zolfo Springs. He discusses the association, HLB, fruit drop and marketing issues in this report. Listen to the details.
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Slight Changes to Citrus Crop Forecast
Canada to Look into Alleged Brazil OJ Flow-Through
Florida Quickly Slipping into a Drought
Citrus Trees Stolen from Winter Haven Grove
Factors Combine to “Drop” Citrus at an Alarming Rate
State Loses Citrus Canker Case
Increase in OJ Sales; Reduced Crop Projections
Club Cancels March Citrus Sale Due to Greening
Mountain Dew-Flavored Drink Hits Breakfast Table
Australia: Queensland Citrus Crop to Drop 15%
U.S. Poised to Approve Uruguayan Citrus Imports
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FROM THE FIELD
Using One Citrus Foe to Battle Another
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) approved a license agreement between the University of Florida and Southern Gardens Citrus regarding research into the use of citrus tristeza virus in the fight against HLB. Calvin Arnold, director of the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s laboratory in Ft. Pierce, provides an overview of the science to be employed. CRDF Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning briefly discusses the license agreement and also describes the scientific effort. Hear their reports.
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ON THE HORIZON
Citrus Hall of Fame Event Reminder
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Executive Director Brenda Burnette has a reminder about the Feb. 27 Hall of Fame induction ceremonies. She also tells about another event to occur in April. Learn more.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
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 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Research Management Committee meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at djohnson@citrusrdf.org or 863-956-8817
Feb. 21 Highlands County Citrus Growers Association annual meeting, Chateau Elan, Sebring, contact 863-385-8091
Feb. 27 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame’s Citrus Celebration Luncheon, Florida Southern College, Lakeland
Feb. 27 Florida Pomegranate Association Pruning Clinic, Water Conserv II, Winter Garden
Feb. 27-28 HACCP for Florida Fruit and Vegetable Packinghouses, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Feb. 28 Mid Florida Citrus Foundation Field Day, Mid Florida Citrus Foundation, Winter Garden
March 1 Posters and Pastries Research Gallery (research showcased by graduate students and postdoctoral associates), Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Jen Dawson (863-956-5890) or Kathy Snyder (863-956-5891)
March 6 HLB Grower Day, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, RSVP to Clark Baxley at clarkb@flcitrusmutual.com or 863-682-1111
March 9 Hendry County Extension Ag Tour, contact Debra at 863-674-4092
March 12 Scouting and Management of Citrus Fungal Diseases, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required preregistration
March 20 Collier County Extension Ag Tour, contact Robert Halman at 239-353-4244
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