Freeze Update; Advanced Citrus Production System

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New Year's Eve Foods

Black-eyed peas (usually with ham) are often consumed in certain parts of the United States. These are thought to bring good fortune in cultures around the world, not just in the U.S.
Cabbage is also eaten on New Year's Eve because the leaves represent prosperity. Ham (or a hog) also symbolizes prosperity.

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IN THIS ISSUE

Freeze Update

Headlines of the Week

Advanced Citrus Production System Advantages

CEU Article and Citrus Guide Available

Upcoming Events of Interest

WEATHER WATCH

Mike Sparks

Freeze Update: Citrus Hurt Both this Week and Last Week
This Tuesday morning's freeze likely caused damage throughout the citrus belt, and it now appears last week's freeze may have done more damage than was originally thought, says Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks. Listen here to his reports, which also contain information provided by Ray Royce, executive director of the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association. Bad December citrus freezes are unusual, but not unheard of. Learn more here from Citrus Industry Editor Ernie Neff.

HAVE YOU HEARD?
Click on the links to read or hear the stories. Freezes Looks Bad for Citrus, Officials Say Putnam Encourages Ag Sector to Speak Up Food Safety Modernization Act Passes Congress IFAS Working for the Producers Rain Delays Citrus Harvest in California Louisiana Citrus Growers Maintain Niche Market Uruguay: Citrus Exports Increase 17% in 2010 Mexico Citrus Exports to Hold Steady

DON'T MISS THIS

Arnold Schumann
Advanced Citrus Production System Advantages Cited
The Advanced Citrus Production System utilizing open hydroponics was one of the topics University of Florida researcher Arnold Schumann discussed with Peace River Valley growers on a Southwest Florida bus tour recently. He summarized his points in an interview with Citrus Industry magazine's Ernie Neff. Learn details here.

GROWER RESOURCES

Ernie Neff

December Citrus Industry has CEU Article and Citrus Guide

Two very valuable parts of the December issue of Citrus Industry magazine are the latest pesticide safety article and test combination that allows growers to earn one core continuing education unit (CEU), and the annual Citrus Guide that provides readers with a directory of numerous citrus organizations, agencies and vendors. Citrus Industry Editor Ernie Neff tells about the CEU article and the annual Guide in these reports.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

Jan. 5 Crop Cold Protection, Lake County Ag Center, Tavares, contact 352-343-4101

Jan. 6 Highlands Citrus Grower Forum, Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, contact Tim Hurner at plowboy@ufl.edu or 863-402-6540.

Jan. 8-10 Ag Connect Expo, Georgia World Congress Center, Atlanta

Jan. 10-14 International Research Conference on Huanglongbing, Caribe Royale Hotel, Orlando

Jan. 25 Highlands Citrus OJ Break: "Update on Foliar Nutritionals and Pesticides to Manage Citrus Greening and Canker," Bert J. Harris, Jr. Agricultural Center, Sebring, contact Katie at 863- 402-6540 or katieduncan@ufl.edu

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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