The American Chemical Society honored Bela Buslig, a retired Florida Department of Citrus researcher, for his contributions to citrus research, including the instrumental measurement of color of citrus juices, according to the News Chief. Selected for their outstanding accomplishments in chemistry, 99 scientists were inducted into the 2014 class of ACS Fellows at a meeting held in San Francisco in August.
Statement from FDOC Executive Director Shannon Shepp on January, 2024 Crop Forecast
Bartow, Fla – In the January USDA forecast of the 2023 – 2024 citrus season, the USDA projected production at 20.5 million boxes of Florida Oranges, 2.4 million boxes of Florida