In the news: WUFT’s greening series (Part 2 of 3)

In the second of a three-part series on Florida’s citrus industry, WUFT reporter Heather van Blokland explains how greening is impacting the growers of Florida citrus. This story includes link to video. See […]

In the news: WUFT’s greening series (Part 1 of 3)

In the first of a three-part series on Florida’s citrus industry, WUFT reporter Heather van Blokland explores the history of the state’s relationship with citrus. This story includes link to video. See also: […]

In the news: Limoneira invests in Chilean citrus

ProduceNews.com reports Limoneira Co., a leading agribusiness based in Santa Paula, Calif. announced that it has made a $1.75 million investment in Rosales S.A, a citrus packing, marketing and sales operation […]

In the news: OJ in school vending machines

A GreeleyTribune.com article reports that the Greeley-Evans School District 6 in Colorado is focusing on improving the healthfulness of school vending machines. The article states the only beverages allowed are “plain water, […]

In the news: The fight against greening

WUFT.org, a local Florida outlet features “The Greening Series,” which discusses why the orange is so important to Florida. The article notes that according to University of Florida researchers, every […]

In the news: Willis Report focuses on citrus

NEW YORK CITY – The FOX Business network’s Willis Report turned its attention to citrus economics with a segment entitled “Florida oranges in short supply.” The segment included commentary from an FDOC spokesperson.

In the news: OJ sales, crop forecast down

A Wall Street Journal: article by Alexander Wexler reports that U.S. orange juice sales have fallen to a record low. The article states that “consumers bought 34.96 million gallons of orange juice […]

In the news: 100% juice recommended for kids

WLNS.com: An article shares ways to make a child’s first day of school easier, including healthy eating throughout the day. The article suggests parents ensure school vending machines carry healthy choices, […]

In the news: USDA’s “Save Our Citrus” campaign

PRWeb.com published a press release announcing the launch of USDA’s nine-month “Save Our Citrus, Move It AND Lose It” campaign to raise awareness in citrus-producing states about the risk of spreading […]