Special Edition: Cold Weather Resources
Over the last several days, we have been watching the weather and the predicted colder temperatures and wind chill conditions that could impact Florida's citrus growing area. Included in this newsletter are some resources that may be of assistance to you as you prepare for the colder conditions forecasted for Saturday through Sunday morning.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to your local UF/IFAS Extension agents.
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Check Your Current Weather in Real Time
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There are over 40 weather stations throughout the state of Florida maintained by UF/IFAS.
Each weather station provides both current and historical data of temperature, wind, and more. A cold-protection toolkit along with other cold weather resources are also available.
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2021-2022 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Cold Protection
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Citrus Cold Weather Protection and Irrigation Scheduling Tools Using Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data
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Cold Acclimation and Freeze Protection for Florida Citrus
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Microsprinkler Irrigation for Cold Protection of Florida Citrus
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Cold-Protection Practices for Citrus
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Freeze Damage Symptoms and Recovery for Citrus
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UF/IFAS Extension Citrus Agents
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Name: Chris Oswalt
Email: wcoswalt@ufl.edu
Phone: (863) 519-1052
Fax: (863) 534-0001
Location: Bartow
Counties covered: Polk, Hillsborough
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Name: Ajia Paolillo
Email: ajiacunningham@ufl.edu
Phone: (863) 993-4846
Fax: (863) 993-4849
Location: Arcadia
Counties covered: Desoto, Hardee, Manatee
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Name: Lourdes Pérez Cordero
Email: lperezcordero@ufl.edu
Phone: (863) 402-6540; (863) 402-7147
Location: Sebring
Counties covered: Highlands
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Name: Amir Rezazadeh
Email: amir2558@ufl.edu
Phone: (772) 462-1628
Location: St. Lucie County Extension, Ft. Pierce
Counties covered: St. Lucie, Indian River
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Name: Matt Smith
Email: smith197@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 569-6862
Location: Bushnell
Counties covered: Sumter - Central
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Name: Danielle Sprague
Email: dsprague@ufl.edu
Phone: (850) 342-0187
Fax: (850) 342-3483
Location: Monticello
Counties covered: Jefferson
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Name: Brandon White
Email: brandon1.white@ufl.edu
Phone: (352) 343-4101 ext. 2729
Location: Lake County
Counties covered: Orange, Lake
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Name: Mongi Zekri
Email: maz@ufl.edu
Phone: (863) 674-4092
Location: Hendry County Extension Office in LaBelle
Counties covered: Charlotte, Glades, Lee, Hendry, Collier
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