FDOC responds to JCO paper
Today the Florida Department of Citrus issued a prompt response to study findings published on June 29 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology, echoing cautions raised by the authors as […]
Commissioners approve preliminary 2015-16 FDOC budget
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission approved a preliminary 2015-16 budget for the Florida Department of Citrus based on an estimate of 85 million boxes of oranges and […]
The Ledger supports state funds for Florida Citrus industry
In a recent editorial, The Ledger showed support for the Florida Citrus industry by calling for $14.5 million in state funding as production continues to decline due to citrus greening. Proposed by Rep. Ben Albritton, […]
Florida Citrus grower in the running for Southeastern Farmer of the Year Awar
Vic Story Jr. is in the running for the 2015 Swisher Sweets/Sunbelt Expo Southeastern Farmer of the Year award, according to The Ledger. Story, who serves as president and chairman of the […]
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 […]
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 […]
“Fresh From Florida” continues to “Mix It Up” with grapefruit cocktails in South Korea’s Outback Steakhouse Restaurants
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Beginning today, the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services will continue its partnership with Outback Steakhouse restaurants in South Korea to promote “Fresh From Florida” grapefruit […]
Florida Citrus Is Still A Big Deal
This column originally appeared in Growing Produce. Doug Ackerman served as FDOC executive director from 2011 through July 2015. When researchers from the University of Florida presented the latest study […]
January crop update projects decrease in Florida orange production
Florida grapefruit remained the same at 15 million boxes. BARTOW, Fla. – The first citrus crop update of the new year projected a decrease in this season’s Florida orange production […]
Florida Citrus industry valued at nearly $10.7 billion in 2012-13
The industry employed more than 62,000 people. BARTOW, Fla. – A study released Wednesday revealed the Florida Citrus industry was valued at $10.7 billion and employed more than 62,000 people […]