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Citrus Industry “in a Precarious State;” Norberg Resigns
The expectation of continued production and consumption declines keep Florida’s citrus industry “in a precarious state,” the Florida Department of Citrus’s (FDOC) chief economist tells the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday. Also in this report: FDOC Deputy Executive Director Bob Norberg resigns. Hear more and read the following articles for additional details: Citrus Department Report: Production to Decline Further Before Recovery and Top Citrus Official Resigns Amid Dispute
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Getting Citrus Growers HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks
Several citrus growers serving on the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s board of directors recently said they need to know what citrus rootstocks to use in the face of the disease HLB. They need rootstocks that will allow trees to become productive. Foundation Chief Operations Officer Harold Browning says some rootstocks that have been developed show tolerance to HLB; he suggests ways such rootstocks might get into growers’ hands fairly quickly. Learn more.
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GROWER REPORT
Schirard: Solution to HLB Needed Fast
Recent Florida Citrus Hall of Fame inductee Brantley Schirard was at the March 6 HLB grower day in Lake Alfred, where scientists summarized international research on HLB. Schirard tells why he was at the meeting and what he learned, and says an HLB solution is needed quickly. Listen to his report.
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FROM THE FIELD
USDA to Buy Up to $4.3 Million of Grapefruit Juice
The USDA Tuesday agreed to buy up to $4.3 million of grapefruit juice to alleviate a glut in inventory, according to U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson’s office. Doug Bournique, executive vice president of the Indian River Citrus League, provides background and reacts. Hear more.
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
March 23 Hendry County Extension Ag Tour, call Debra at 863-674-4092
March 26 Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Board of Directors and Commercial Product Development Committee Meetings, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org
April 2 Florida Citrus Growers Institute, South Florida State College, Avon Park
April 3 U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory Open House, Ft. Pierce, contact 772-462-5800
April 18 Peace River Valley Citrus Grower Association’s Grower Round Table, 2503 Ralph Johns Rd., Wauchula, contact Katie at 863-494-0061 or oj@prvcitrus.org
April 25 Citrus Golf Day, Pinecrest Golf Club, Avon Park, contact Highlands County Citrus Growers Association at 863-385-8091
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