University of Florida entomologist Michael Rogers reports that researchers want to learn if a new mite found in Florida, Diptilomiopus Assamica, will cause the citrus industry a problem. The find in Broward County in fall 2008 was the first North American find of this mite that is similar to citrus rust mite or pink citrus mite. ***** Post sponsor: Copper …
FL Citrus Organizations Collectively Provide Shipping Rule Comments
In these two reports, AgNet’s Ernie Neff provides an overview of public comments made to USDA this week from Florida citrus organizations about the fresh citrus shipping rule changes recently proposed. The public comment period remains open until the end of this month. By the way, USDA/APHIS officials will be on hand at Citrus Expo Auguest 19th and 20th to …
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Public Comments Remains Open for Fresh Citrus Shipping Rules
The public comment period for the new fresh citrus shipping rules proposed by USDA remains open until the end of August, at which time Florida growers hope the rules will be approved to move ahead without undue delays. Meanwhile, Riverfront Packing’s Dan Richey in Vero Beach says these new rule proposals are the culmination of a great deal of work …
Citrus Expo Plans in Final Stages/Huge Crowd Expected Aug 19-20
With last year’s blowout of Citrus Expo thanks to an untimely tropical storm, coupled with ongoing HLB research that is constantly uncovering new tidbits of useful information for growers in the field, Citrus Expo is expected to turnout one of the largest crowds of growers and industry leaders in its 18 year history, weather-permitting. This audio file is a simple …
USDA Dogs Sniff Out Citrus Psyllids in Fed Ex Package in California
Once again the canines employed by USDA to find bugs and plants coming into U. S. ports of entry prove to be a valuable investment. In this report, a brief story about how dogs sniffed out some citrus psyllids in a Federal Express package containing curry leaves coming in from India. Report sponsor:Coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. CLICK …
Citrus Expo Brings Largest Issue in Years for Citrus Industry Magazine
Growers who soon receive their August issue of Citrus Industry Magazine will notice it is much thicker than usual. The August issue is by far the largest issue published since Southeast AgNet bought the 85-year-old magazine business in mid-2005. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, editor of the magazine, has details in this report. A big reason is this year’s Citrus Expo. …
CEU Credits Confirmed for Both Days of Citrus Expo 2009 Seminars
Continuing Education Units (CEU’s) have been approved for both days of CITRUS EXPO 2009 SEMINARS. There will be 4 CEU credits offered for the day’s seminars on Wednesday August 19th, and 4.5 CEU Credits offered for Thursday’s seminars August 20, 2009. This year’s seminars are largely focused on the very latest research reports on citrus psyllid and HLB control methods …
Federal Citrus Research Grant Helps Fund HLB Effort
Florida Citrus Mutual announces a $2 million federal grant for HLB – or citrus greening – research. The organization says the funding will help relieve some of the pressure to fund disease research through grower box tax dollars collected by the Florida Department of Citrus or the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council. Ernie Neff reports. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …
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