Nelson files bill to help citrus industry rebound from greening
Nelson’s bill would encourage growers to start the process of replanting. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today introduced legislation to help Florida’s citrus industry rebound from the effects […]
Nelson files bill to help citrus industry rebound from greening
Nelson’s bill would encourage growers to start the process of replanting. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today introduced legislation to help Florida’s citrus industry rebound from the effects […]
Fight off cold and flu season with these simple tips
It’s that time of year again – pumpkin-flavored everything, soon to be followed by peppermint-flavored everything! But along with the hustle and bustle of the holidays comes colder temperatures and […]
Ledger reports tragic loss of Commissioner Horrisberger
Horrisberger served on the Florida Citrus Commission for five years A celebration of his life will be held from 3 to 6 p.m. on Dec. 7 at Bay Hill Club and […]
In the news: Bob Behr of Florida’s Natural Growers
The Ledger spotlights Bob Behr, CEO of Florida’s Natural Growers, in this week’s Monday Profile. Behr became CEO in September after spending most of his career in the citrus industry.
Florida citrus industry requests continued investment from state to solve citrus greening
The industry is seeking $20 million from the state to fund further research SEBRING, Fla. – Members of the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee received a clear message from the Florida […]
FDOC responds to the New York Times
OJ will remain America’s favorite 100 percent fruit juice and a healthy (and delicious) part of breakfast for years to come The following letter to the editor was sent to the […]
Florida Orange crop down nearly 8 percent, according to latest crop forecast
The reduction translates into a projected loss of $1.325 million in revenue for the FDOC. BARTOW, Fla. – In the second forecast of the 2015-16 season, the National Agricultural Statistics Service of […]
FDOC partners with USDA’s Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion, MyPlate
The partnership allows the FDOC to continue its work in supporting a healthy diet BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Department of Citrus took another step to support a healthy and […]
Florida Citrus Commission approves 2015-16 budget
The Florida Department of Citrus total budget is set at $32.7 million. BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission approved a revised 2015-16 budget for the Florida Department of Citrus […]