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| DON'T MISS THIS | |
 | | B. Rouse |
'Boyd Cocktail' Update from Citrus Researcher Rouse
University of Florida researcher Bob Rouse studies the elements of the nutritional cocktail that have kept grower Maury Boyd's HLB-infected trees alive for years. Listen to the report in which he tells what functions various elements of the cocktail seem to be performing. |
| FROM THE FIELD | |
 | | D. Striegel |
 | | H. Thompson |
 | | D. Gunter |
Coca-Cola and Cutrale Donate $3 Million to HLB Research
Coca-Cola and Cutrale Citrus Juices have each pledged $1.5 million to the University of Florida. The contributions will be used to fund citrus greening research programs managed by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF). Read more and listen to what CRDF Chief Operating Officer Dan Gunter, Cutrale President Hugh Thompson and Coca-Cola Director of Juice Research and Development Don Striegel had to say about the large donations, which will be made over the next three years. |
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WEATHER WATCH | |
 | | Vic Story |
Citrus Growers Dodge Freeze Damage;
More Cold Coming
While frozen OJ futures rose to their highest price ($1.66 a pound) this week since 2007 on fears that freezing temperatures next week could cause damage, Florida Citrus Mutual President Vic Story says growers seem to have come through this week's freeze well. But another cold snap is expected to hit Florida late Sunday and into Monday. Listen to Story's comments here and learn what areas of Florida saw record-breaking temperatures this week. Growers can monitor weather conditions by visiting the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN). |
| MARK YOUR CALENDAR | |
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Dec. 11 Citrus Fun Shoot 2010/13th Annual Sporting Clays Tournament, Quail Creek Plantation, Okeechobee
Dec. 15 Florida Citrus Commission meeting, Florida Department of Citrus, Bartow
Jan. 8-10 Ag Connect Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta
Jan. 28 Building Your Own Farm's Food Safety Manual and Plan Workshop, Sumter County Extension Office, Bushnell, contact Sarah White at 386-362-1725 ext. 102 or sewhite@ufl.edu
Jan 28 Pre-AGRItunity 2011 Farm Tours
Jan. 29 AGRItunity 2011, West Central Florida Agricultural Center, Bushnell
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