Florida Department of Citrus presents preliminary 15-16 budget
Based on an estimate of 90 million boxes of oranges and 11.8 million boxes of grapefruit next season BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Department of Citrus presented a preliminary budget for […]
National OJ Day 2015
Behind the Scenes: I’m Captain Citrus
New USDA Requirements for Growers to Remain Eligible for Crop Insurance Due by June 1
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The federal Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill) included new requirements that all producers – including fruit, vegetable, specialty crop and nursery producers – that purchase federally-subsidized crop […]
Captain Citrus appears in third comic, comes to life with help of Florida Citrus grower
When Captain Citrus speaks, there’s no denying his Florida Citrus roots. BARTOW, Fla. – When Captain Citrus speaks in a series of newly unveiled animated shorts, there’s no denying his […]
Florida Orange production drops in May forecast
The May forecast estimated Florida Orange production at 96.4 million boxes BARTOW, Fla. – A report issued Tuesday by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture […]
In the news: National OJ Day
To celebrate National OJ Day, the Florida Department of Citrus hosted events in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago and Tampa as well as on social media. Executive Director Doug Ackerman previewed the event […]
Erin Andrews is a new face of Florida Citrus
“She’s the perfect fit.” BARTOW, Fla. – FOX Sports broadcaster and ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars” co-host Erin Andrews is a new face of Florida Citrus. The Florida Department of Citrus […]
Florida Orange production holds steady in April forecast
The forecast projected Florida Orange production for the 2014-15 season at 102 million boxes. BARTOW, Fla. — Projections on this season’s Florida Orange crop held steady while Florida Grapefruit production […]
FDOC responds to Post Independent article on OJ
The following correspondence was issued to the Post Independentof Glenwood Springs, Colo. by the FDOC, in response to recent coverage. I write in response to Steve Wells’ latest column, “The Orange Juice […]