Citrus Abscission Possible Soon; Harvester Tells Benefits

Dan Citrus, Florida

An abscission chemical expected to increase the use of mechanical harvesting may get EPA clearance by spring 2011, the Florida Citrus Commission’s Harvesting Research Advisory Council was told this week. In this report, council Chairman Paul Meador, a harvester, explains the primary benefit of an abscission chemical. Tune to this Southeast AgNet website at 8;20 a. m. Friday October 9th …

Fill In Blank Form For Citrus Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts, Florida

USDA will release the annual Citrus Crop Forecast this Friday morning October 9 at 8:30 a. m. and Southeast AgNet Radio Network will broadcast it LIVE for the 14th consecutive year. Southeast AgNet has developed a fill-in-the-blank form that includes a look back at several previous years’ crops for comparison. CLICK HERE to view or print a copy of the …

Mutual CEO Explains Citrus Research Tax Referendum

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus growers will vote in November whether to raise the maximum amount they can be taxed for citrus research from one cent per box to three cents. Approval of the increased rate has been endorsed by Florida Citrus Mutual and the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council. In these reports, Mutual CEO Mike Sparks tells why Mutual urges growers to …

Citrus Canker Rule Likely By Dec. 1; Old Rule Applies Now

Dan Citrus, Florida

In the first of these reports, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says indications are that a new citrus canker rule allowing shipments of fresh Florida citrus will be in place by Dec. 1 at the latest. In the second report, he cautions that the existing canker rule remains in effect until the new one is in place, and that …