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Short answer is no you don't have to take it to any set temperature since it is cured.
You can certainly put the amps in and let the temps be what the temps will be. I think I would try to move the smoker into the shade if it isn't already.
You will hear different temps for cold smoking, warm...
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I would have no problem burning that personally but you have to make up your own mind about it. Maybe burn a little in a firepit or something and see how it burns and how it smells then decide. As I said I'd burn it in my stick burner
If you split it while green it will season faster and more even. That is starting to rot but personally I would try burning some and see how it burns.
If possible I would try adding a roof over the wood rack in Florida it would help a lot with the rain and humidity we get. Split and stack the...
Well that news sucks seems sometimes they just have to extend the pain and agony. I will continue to hope and pray for as good of an outcome as is possible.