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 […]
In the news: Captain Citrus debuts
After the debut of Captain Citrus last week, news of him spread across the globe. Highlights include a story by NPR reporter Greg Allen on the partnership with Marvel and an Associated Press story by Tamara Lush […]
USDA Announces Additional Support for Citrus Growers Impacted by HLB
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers for the removal of trees afflicted […]
Meet Captain Citrus
On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the Florida Department of Citrus and Marvel Custom Solutions introduced the world’s newest hero: Captain Citrus.
In the news: NPR covers greening
Florida-based NPR reporter Greg Allen produced a feature on the state of the industry and its battle with greening. UPDATE: The FDOC responded to issues raised by this report.
In the news: AP on greening
Florida-based AP reporter Tamara Lush has produced a feature-length story on the state’s battle against citrus greening.
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 […]
Florida Tangerines: From the grove to you
In the news: Captain Citrus to the rescue
Highlands Today: Reporter Paul Catala writes that the Florida Department of Citrus teamed up with Marvel to launch a new superhero: Captain Citrus. The article reports that “The more modern, […]
Highlands County Citrus Growers President’s Column
The groves around Highlands County are really responding to the rainfall events that have been occurring on a regular basis. This column by HCCGA President Jim Snively originally appeared in Citrus Connection. SEBRING, […]
