Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry in 2018-19
The Florida Citrus industry has an economic contribution of $6.5 billion to the state of Florida and supports 37,000 jobs, according to a report developed by the University of Florida’s […]
Florida Orange production steady, Grapefruit dips in latest USDA forecast
BARTOW – The latest report by United States Department of Agriculture holds Florida Orange production steady with a slight decrease in Grapefruit production, according to a release Tuesday. The USDA’s April […]
Florida Citrus remains stable in latest USDA forecast
BARTOW – Florida Orange and Grapefruit production is expected to remain steady, according to a forecast released by the United States Department of Agriculture Thursday. The USDA’s March report estimates Florida […]
Florida Citrus production remains low but stable in latest USDA forecast
46 million boxes of Florida Oranges; 4.65 million boxes of Florida Grapefruit BARTOW – For the first time this season, Florida Citrus production is expected to remain stable, according to the […]
Helping the Florida Citrus Industry Recovery After Irma
Fox Business News: Nov. 29, 2017 – Rep. Dennis Ross (R-Fla.) and Florida orange grower Ellis Hunt on efforts to help the Florida citrus industry recover after Hurricane Irma. Click […]
Gov. Rick Scott’s Securing Florida’s Future budget invests in the Florida Citrus Industry
The $22 million recommendation includes $5 million for marketing programs at the Florida Department of Citrus BARTOW – Governor Rick Scott’s Securing Florida’s Future budget proposes $22 million for the […]
Florida Citrus sees another decline as Hurricane Irma’s impact continues to be felt
USDA predicts 50 million boxes of oranges; 4.65 million boxes of grapefruit BARTOW – As the Florida Citrus industry seeks consideration for federal emergency funding, a USDA forecast Thursday confirmed […]
Florida Citrus Commission approves 2017-18 budget
Grower assessment tax rates remain unchanged from the previous season BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission approved a 2017-18 budget for the Florida Department of Citrus Wednesday, maintaining grower […]
Gov. Scott Meets with Florida Congressional Delegation Members to Urge Action for Citrus Industry
On October 11, 2017, in News Releases, by StaffFull article available here. WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Governor Rick Scott, joined by Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, met with members of the […]
First crop forecast of the season released post Hurricane Irma
SEBRING, Fla. – In its first forecast of the 2017-18 season, the National Agriculture Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected a Florida Orange crop of 54 million boxes, […]
