This report has details on three meetings next week of interest to the Florida citrus industry – the Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Board of Directors meeting and an Agricultural Water Management Conference on Tuesday, and the Florida Citrus Commission meeting Wednesday. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …
Much UF Research Devoted to Florida’s Fresh Citrus Industry
Jackie Burns, who directs two University of Florida-IFAS research centers and oversees UF citrus research, discusses efforts aimed at helping Florida’s fresh citrus industry. She addresses citrus black spot, food safety, labeling, post-harvest diseases, canker, new cultivars and HLB. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …
Citrus Grower Addresses the Importance of Water Issues
Highlands County grower John Barben, one of scores attending a recent Citrus Water Seminar in Sebring, tells how important water issues – and best management practices – are to citrus growers. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s …
Citrus Research Panel Gets Another Grant to Fight HLB
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation has received a $557,000 grant that will help researchers find ways to protect young trees from HLB and other diseases. The latest grant comes on the heels of the foundation receiving a $9 million grant from the USDA to fight the psyllids that spread HLB. This report has details. Download Audio THANK YOU to …
Citrus Growers Benefit by Following Statewide BMPs
There are numerous benefits for Florida citrus growers who follow water quality and quantity best management practices (BMPs) outlined in a new statewide citrus BMP manual. Bill Bartnick, an environmental administrator with the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, discussed the manual and outlined the advantages at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. He offers a brief summary …
Nelson Talks Citrus Research Funding at Forecast Breakfast
Sen. Bill Nelson talked about citrus research funding the industry recently received, and more he thinks will come soon, at a Thursday citrus crop forecast breakfast near Bartow. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. …
UF Citrus Research Chief Burns Faces Investigation
The Ledger newspaper in Lakeland reports that the director of two University of Florida research centers faces a university investigation on allegations that she used a colleague’s data in a journal without proper attribution. The director, Jackie Burns, oversees all UF citrus research. Download Audio THANK YOU to our monthly Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone …
Citrus Grower Haverlock Discusses the Orange Crop Forecast
Hillsborough County citrus grower Louis Haverlock comments on the first USDA orange crop forecast of the season, which came in at 154 million boxes. He also discusses the cost of growing citrus and dealing with greening disease. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to …
Citrus Growers Get Numeric Nutrient Criteria Update
An update of the Environmental Protection Agency’s controversial Numeric Nutrient Criteria for Florida was one topic at a recent citrus water seminar in Sebring. Drew Bartlett, a division director with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, summarizes his presentation. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click …
In October Citrus Industry: Canker, Diaprepes, Packer Issues
Canker, Diaprepes root weevil and decay control of fresh citrus are among topics addressed in the October issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Editor Ernie Neff has details. Download Audio THANK YOU to our LIVE Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! and Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. …