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October 28, 2010

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IN THIS ISSUE
The Buzz on Biofuel Crops
Integration of Citrus Research Panels on Hold ... For Now
Citrus News Story Links
Events of Interest
EXPLORING ALTERNATIVES
Bill Vasden
Bill Vasden Jr.
The Buzz on Biofuel Crops
Did you know there are incentives available for citrus growers interested in biofuel crops? Florida Feedstock Growers Association Chairman Bill Vasden Jr. discusses these incentives, specific biofuel crops to be considered, and the ways his association can help growers make decisions and obtain information. Click here to learn more.
FROM THE FIELD
Ricke Kress
Ricke Kress 
Integration of Citrus Research Panels on Hold ... For Now

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week tabled discussions about absorbing the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council. Citrus Industry's Ernie Neff provides an overview of the controversial topic, and Foundation Governance Committee Chairman Ricke Kress discusses the issue. Listen to the reports.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Oct. 28-29 International Citrus Economics Conference, Gaylord Palms Hotel, Orlando 

 

Oct. 29 Farm Safety Day, Lake County Ag Center, Tavares

  

Nov. 2 Restricted Use & Pesticide Training, Manatee County Extension Service, Palmetto, contact Jennifer at 941-722-4524 or jeglass@ufl.edu

 

Nov. 3 Hillsborough County Citrus Roundtable, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, Balm

Highlands County Citrus Extension events, Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-6540 or plowboy@ufl.edu

Nov. 10 Highlands OJ Break - Cold Protection
Dec. 7 Highlands RUP Training Workshop and Exams
Dec. 8 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum

 

Nov. 18 Nutritional Evaluation Plus Tour for growers, includes stops at the Lake Alfred and Southwest Florida RECs, USDA's Ft. Pierce Laboratory and various groves, contact Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association at 863-494-0061 or 863-773-2644.


Dec. 11 Citrus Fun Shoot 2010/13th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee

 

Jan. 8-11 Ag Connect Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta

  

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