Citrus Industry eNews: What Works in Boyd’s Cocktail; Crop Forecast

Tacy Callies Citrus, Florida

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Bob Rouse

DON’T MISS THIS
What Works in Citrus Grower Boyd’s HLB Cocktail
University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse discusses the elements of citrus grower Maury Boyd’s program that appear to do the most good in maintaining fruit production in the face of HLB. Learn more.

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CROP FORECAST
Florida Valencia Oranges Down
The monthly USDA citrus crop forecast gave yet another change to the Florida Valencia oranges. Listen to the forecast, find out how much change and why.

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HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links below to read or hear the stories.
Citrus Growers Learn about BMPs
Putnam on the Need for Citrus Greening Research
Citrus Department to Target Millennials
Grower: Captain Citrus Visit “a Fantastic Experience”
Florida Land Values Get Upbeat Assessment
Citrus Greening’s Cost is at $138 Million
Drop, Small Size Keep Citrus Taste Sour
Lee County Man Developing Citrus Harvester Machine
Dozens of Scientists Working on Citrus Greening
Ag Budget Proposals Respond to Citrus Industry HLB Fight

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Kelly Morgan

GROWER TOOLS
State Will Help Pay for Citrus Growers’ Weather Stations
University of Florida researcher Kelly Morgan describes a state program that may pay much of the cost of a citrus grower’s new weather station. Learn more.

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Ken Keck

FROM THE FIELD
Keck to Head California Citrus Research Board
Ken Keck, former Florida Department of Citrus executive director, will become president of the California Citrus Research Board June 1. He discusses the job, which will in large part address HLB in California, and how the California board will interact with Florida’s citrus industry. Keck says he recently planted a new 20-acre citrus block in Florida and remains optimistic about the industry. Hear more.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR
April 16 Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings and Board Elections for Districts 5 and 6, W.H. Stuart Ag Center, Bartow, RSVP to Kara at 863-682-1111 or karac@flcitrusmutual.com

April 17 Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings and Board Elections for Districts 8 and 9, The Linda Lou, Zolfo Springs, Jay Clark’s Ranch, RSVP to Kara at 863-682-1111 or karac@flcitrusmutual.com

April 17 Citrus Research and Development Foundation Governance Committee Meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org

April 18 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum, Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, contact Ray Royce at rroyce@hccga.com

April 18 Higher Density Planting-Rootstock Field Day, Indiantown

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 22 Citrus Research and Development Foundation Finance and Audit Committee Meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org

April 22 Gift Fruit Shippers Advisory Council Meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Heather Facey at 863-537-3953 or hfacey@citrus.state.fl.us

April 23 Citrus Greening Interaction and Some Ways to Alleviate Greening Damage to Citrus, Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, Immokalee, contact Mongi Zekri at 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu for required pre-registration

April 23 Citrus Research and Development Foundation Board of Directors Meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact Diane Johnson at 863-956-8817 or djohnson@citrusrdf.org

April 25 Citrus Golf Day, Pinecrest Golf Club, Avon Park

April 25 Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings and Board Elections for Districts 1, 2, 3 and 4, Lake County Ag Center, Tavares, RSVP to Kara at 863-682-1111 or karac@flcitrusmutual.com

April 30 Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings and Board Elections for District 7, Indian River Citrus League, RSVP to Kara at 863-682-1111 or karac@flcitrusmutual.com

May 2 Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings and Board Elections for District 10,
Forrey’s Grill, LaBelle, RSVP to Kara at 863-682-1111 or karac@flcitrusmutual.com

May 8 Florida Citrus Commission Meeting, Floria Department of Citrus, Bartow

Aug. 14-15 Citrus Expo, Lee Civic Center, North Fort Myers, pre-register online

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