December citrus crop forecast delivers positive news
BARTOW, Fla. – The National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected an increase for Florida Grapefruit and held Florida Orange production steady in the December forecast. […]
Florida Department of Citrus receives clean audit from State Auditor General
BARTOW, Fla. (Nov. 21, 2019) – The State of Florida Auditor General issued a report with no findings on Florida Department of Citrus contract procurement and management processes following a […]
Gov. DeSantis appoints three to Florida Citrus Commission
BARTOW, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three new members to the Florida Citrus Commission Friday. The appointments of Paul Meador, Steve Johnson and William “Bill” Poulton fill seats held by […]
Ned Hancock elected chairman of Florida Citrus Commission
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission unanimously elected Avon Park citrus grower Ned Hancock as its new chairman during the October meeting. Hancock replaces Ellis Hunt Jr., who served […]
Three appointed to Florida Citrus Commission
BARTOW, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed three members to the Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday. The appointments renew seats for Carlos Martinez and Jonathan “Ned” Hancock. The appointment of John Patrick […]
There’s a place for 100% fruit juice in the diets of young children, national health organizations declare
A new joint statement supported by four national health and nutrition organizations recognizes that 100% fruit juice, such as 100% orange juice, may serve as an important contributor to fruit […]
100% fruit juice can help increase fruit intake, research shows
One-hundred percent fruit juice benefits large segments of the population who struggle to get enough fruit in their daily diets and should be distinguished from sugar-sweetened beverages for its superior […]
Florida Citrus Commission approves preliminary 2019-20 budget
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission approved a preliminary 2019-20 budget for the Florida Department of Citrus based on an estimate of 71.40 million boxes of oranges and 4.51 million boxes of […]
Slight decline in June citrus crop forecast
BARTOW, Fla. – The latest U.S. Department of Agriculture crop forecast projected a slight decrease in the production of Florida Oranges and Grapefruit. Released Tuesday, the report estimates Florida Orange […]
Florida Citrus production down in latest estimate
BARTOW, Fla. – Florida Orange and Grapefruit production decreased in the May U.S. Department of Agriculture crop forecast. Released Friday, the report projects Florida Orange production for the 2018-19 season at […]