How Japan's Disaster Will Affect Florida Citrus

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IN THIS ISSUE

Japan May Need More Florida Citrus After Disaster

Top Citrus News Stories of the Week

FLARES: The Other Florida Citrus Research Organization

Biofuel Crops and Much More Addressed in March Issue

Upcoming Events of Interest

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Bournique

Chadwell

Japan May Need More Florida Citrus After Disaster

Some in Florida citrus initially wondered if an earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week might disrupt Florida citrus shipments to the island nation. Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique shares his views. Citrus Administrative Committee Chairman Duke Chadwell reflected on Japan's huge importance to Florida's fresh citrus industry. Listen to Chadwell's report.

HAVE YOU HEARD?

Click on the links below to hear or read the stories.
Commission Topics: Japan and Long-Term Citrus Production
Quake Has Grapefruit Growers Uncertain
Citrus Prediction for Next Decade Brighter
No Ph.D. Required for CRDF's Top Post
Florida House Immigration Bill Clears Hurdle
Update on Wednesday Night Events at Citrus Expo
Land for Everglades Might be Leased to Citrus Growers
Callery-Judge, Town to Renew Settlement Talks
Foreign Ag Services Undersecretary Exclusive Interview
Captain Citrus Contest for Kids
Paramount Citrus Acquires 9,500 Acres of Limes in Mexico

FROM THE FIELD

Adair

FLARES: The Other Florida Citrus Research Organization

When Florida growers think about citrus research, the University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture usually spring to mind. Lesser known is a non-profit organization that also conducts citrus research in Florida. Bob Adair, executive director of Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability (FLARES), discusses his organization and its work. Topics include research into the use of foliar nutrition - including for HLB-infected trees - and the search for a good rootstock for use on Florida's East Coast. Get the details here.

INSIDE THE ISSUE

Neff
Biofuel Crops and Much More Addressed
in March Issue
The March issue of Citrus Industry magazine addresses biofuel crops as alternatives or additions to citrus holdings, leafminer control, canker management, plant growth regulators for psyllid management and the use of genomics for pest and disease solutions. Citrus Industry editor Ernie Neff has the details.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

March 22 Citrus Research and Development Foundation board of directors meeting, Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred, contact 863-956-1151

March 23 Squeezer Seminar on foliar nutrition to improve tree health, advanced production system and open hydroponics system for new citrus plantings, Southwest Florida Research & Education Center, Immokalee. RSVP to 863-674-4092 or maz@ufl.edu

April 1 USDA Horticultural Research Lab Open House, Ft. Pierce, contact 772-462-5800

April 2 Gulf Citrus Country Gala, LaBelle Civic Center, contact 863-675-2180

April 6 Annual Florida Citrus Growers' Institute, South Florida Community College, Avon Park, Florida, contact Jane Wilson at 863-956-1151 or mjw@crec.ifas.ufl.edu

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