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FUN FACTS
Citrus grew in Asia 20 million years ago.
Citrus was first mentioned in literature in 2400 B.C.
The first varieties of citrus were bitter and not edible.
Each person in the U.S. eats about 12.5 lbs. of citrus per year.
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| FROM THE FIELD | |
 | | Taw Richardson |
Citrus Abscission Chemical Drawing Closer to Registration
Those working on the abscission chemical CMNP, which should aid mechanical harvesting, think the EPA will grant an experimental use permit for 9,000 acres of Florida citrus next year. AgroSource President Taw Richardson tells how his company and the industry are gearing up to use CMNP and describes its hoped-for value to the industry. Listen to the reports here. |
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KNOW THE LAW | |
 | | Andrew Meadows |
Vetoed Florida Citrus Research Bill May Be Overridden Soon
A bill that would have codified the Citrus Research and Development Foundation and allowed collection of more grower taxes for disease research was vetoed this year by Gov. Charlie Crist. That veto could be overridden soon as a result of the recent election, according to Florida Citrus Mutual Communications Director Andrew Meadows. Learn more. |
| ON THE RADAR | |
 | | Peter Chaires |
Wanted: Citrus Evaluators
Input from knowledgeable industry people about what fruit varieties researchers should pursue is being sought. Three evaluation dates have been set for this year: Nov. 23, Jan. 4 and March 1. New Varieties Development and Management Corporation Executive Director Peter Chaires has the information. Listen to the details.
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| MARK YOUR CALENDAR | | |
Nov. 15 Packinghouse Employee Training, Lake County Extension Office, Tavares, FL, contact Ryan Atwood, 352-343-4101 or raatwood@ufl.edu
Nov. 15 Wage and Hour Districts seminar (updates on many agricultural enforcement issues), Miami Dade County Extension office, Homestead, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466
Nov. 16 Wage and Hour Districts seminar, Indian River Citrus League office, Vero Beach, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466
Nov. 16-18 Fertilizer Outlook and Technology Conference, Hyatt Regency, Savannah, GA
Nov. 17 Wage and Hour Districts seminar, South Florida Work Force office, Belle Glade, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466 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. 6 Wage and Hour Districts seminar, Hardee County Civic Center, Wauchula, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466 Dec. 7 Wage and Hour Districts seminar, Florida Citrus Building in the Nora Mayo Hall, Winter Haven, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466
Highlands County Citrus Extension events, Bert J. Harris Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at 863-402-6540 or plowboy@ufl.edu for details:
Dec. 7 Highlands RUP Training Workshop and Exams
Dec. 8 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum
Dec. 8 Wage and Hour Districts seminar, Florida Strawberry Education and Event Center, Dover, contact Walter C. Jants at 850-921-3466
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