March 3 , 2008

ISSUE 1208

CITRUS GREENING SUMMIT SCHEDULED

The University of Florida Institute for Agricultural Sciences, the Florida Citrus Production Research Advisory Council and the Greening Task Force will conduct a “Greening Summit,” April 8 at South Florida Community College in Avon Park.

The summit will address a broad range of issues including the status of greening, research projects, control programs and more. Continuing Education Units will be offered for holders of restricted use pesticide licenses or certified crop advisors.

Registration information and a program agenda are available at agnetonline.com/documents/GreeningSummit%20April%202008.pdf.

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(Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.)

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DOL PUBLISHES NEW H-2A WAGE RATE

STUDY SAYS AG AND RELATED INDUSTRIES PLAY VITAL ROLE IN STATE’S ECONOMY

CITRUS HALL OF FAME OF FLORIDA CELEBRATION IS MARCH 7

SOUTH FLORIDA GROWER WATER WORKSHOPS COMING UP

CITRUS GREENING SUMMIT SCHEDULED