Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen for 2015
LAKELAND, Fla. – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during the 53rd Citrus Celebration Luncheon on […]
In the news: Alico buying three Florida Citrus producers
Several news articles report Alico Inc. is buying three Central Florida citrus producers, a move the business says makes it the biggest citrus producer in the United States. Florida Department of […]
November crop update consistent with October forecast
BARTOW, Fla – This afternoon’s citrus forecast, issued by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the 2014-2015 citrus crop, matched the orange and grapefruit […]
In the news: Ackerman on FDOC’s public relations program
FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman talks with Southeast Ag Net about the industry’s response to the department’s transition from TV advertising to public relations.
2014-15 Florida Citrus Outlook report projects the year ahead
BARTOW, Fla. – After several years of increases, retail prices for Florida Citrus are expected to stabilize in the 2014-15 season, Florida Department of Citrus Economist Marisa Zansler told the Florida […]
Florida Citrus Commission approves tax cut for growers
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission voted Wednesday to cut taxes collected on citrus boxes in the 2014-15 season, providing welcome relief to the state’s growers. The one-year tax […]
Watch today’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting live on The Florida Channel
BARTOW, Fla. – Wednesday’s meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission is available for live viewing on The Florida Channel’s website. Starting at 9 a.m., the agenda includes a look at the 2014-15 season budget […]
In the news: Greening-tolerant rootstocks
An article in The Ledger reports on five new citrus rootstocks that appear to tolerate citrus greening better than those currently used. Released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the five new rootstocks show tolerance […]
Learn from UF/IFAS Extension experts at 37th annual Sunbelt Ag Expo
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Find out when to plant crops, how to can foods safely and how to use paper to pot plants from University of Florida experts at the 37th annual Sunbelt […]
Rogers named interim head of UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center
GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida today named Michael Rogers interim director of the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. The CREC is part of the Institute […]