Florida Legislative Session Bittersweet For Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 23, 2015 Gov. Rick Scott OKs almost $20 million to fight HLB; vetoes nearly $4 million in other related initiatives.Read More
California Ag Department Makes Big Investment in Sustainable Pest Management By California Department of Food and Agriculture|November 4, 2024
Florida Juice Plant Put On Auction Block Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 8, 2015 Financial troubles catch up with Ft. Pierce manufacturer and bottler as feds seize all assets.
New Marvel Comic Book Reveals Origin Of Captain Citrus By Growing Produce Staff|March 5, 2015 Second installment of the Avengers Assemble series sets the stage for a new hero to save an orange grove under attack.
Florida Citrus Crop Holding On By Growing Produce Staff|February 10, 2015 Updated USDA forecast shows no change in orange and grapefruit yield.
Florida Citrus Is Still A Big Deal [Opinion] By Douglas Ackerman|January 28, 2015 Even while in the grips of greening, citrus continues to be a big contributor to the Sunshine State’s economy.
Scientists Center On Sweet Spot For Processed Oranges By Peter Chaires|January 24, 2015 Unique approaches and techniques being employed to sustain and squeeze more out of critical research.
Florida Citrus Commission Probes Federal Marketing Order For Orange Juice Posted by Frank Giles|January 21, 2015 Meeting to be scheduled for March to vet possibilities.
Florida Citrus Growers Get Box Tax Relief Posted by Frank Giles|October 23, 2014 Citrus Commission votes to put dollars back in producers’ hands to spur reinvestment.
Florida Department Of Citrus Knocks NPR Piece Over Juice Jab Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 28, 2014 Agency goes to bat for the industry regarding statement slighting OJ’s health benefits.
Florida Citrus Poised To Tell ‘Amazing’ Story Through New Marketing Push By Douglas Ackerman|July 25, 2014 Flexibility, creativity, and swagger to be hallmarks of refreshed public relations plan.
Florida Citrus Industry Girds For A Pretty Tight Squeeze By Douglas Ackerman|April 18, 2014 Call to action from FDOC’s Doug Ackerman includes a reminder to remain focused on the essentials.
Market Economist Examines The Citrus Planting Conundrum Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 14, 2014 Tree populations are on the decline, calling for action to reverse the trend.
The Time Is Ripe To Strongly Defend Orange Juice By Douglas Ackerman|January 30, 2014 The Florida Department of Citrus is ready to set the record straight and mitigate any negative perceptions.
Southeast Growers Free To Tap Into New Smart Irrigation Apps Posted by Growing Produce Staff|October 21, 2013 The University of Florida has released three smart device apps of interest to those in the irrigation business, […]
Florida Farms Face Labor Pinch Due To Government Shutdown By Frank Giles|October 18, 2013 The ripple effects of the 16-day federal government shutdown might be felt in the fields of Florida for […]
Tropicana Recognizes Top Citrus Growers By Growing Produce Staff|October 4, 2013 Tropicana Products recently announced its 2012-2013 Growers of the Year. The award is based on fruit quality, load […]
UF/IFAS Reconsiders Fate Of Southwest Florida Research And Education Center By Growing Produce Staff|October 2, 2013 With the pledge of renewed commitment from agricultural producers and local decision-makers to seek additional resources, UF/IFAS leadership […]
Big Research Grant Takes Aim At HLB By Growing Produce Staff|September 27, 2013 The Florida citrus market has suffered a loss of more than $4.5 billion in crops and is down […]
Florida Growers Gather To Take On Big Issues By Frank Giles|September 25, 2013 The Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association (FFVA) hosted its 70th Annual Convention in Amelia Island tackling the hot […]
California’s Asian Citrus Psyllid Quarantine Expanded By Growing Produce Staff|September 24, 2013 An additional portion of Tulare County and a portion of Kern County have been placed under quarantine for […]
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