In the news: U.S. Women’s Soccer Team fuels up with OJ
How do some of the world’s best women’s soccer players fuel up for a big game? A glass of 100% orange juice. U.S. Women’s National Team fitness coach Dawn Scott […]
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 […]
Blue Moon Brewing Company donates $10k to support Florida Citrus
BONITA SPRINGS, Fla. – In celebration of Florida Citrus growers, Blue Moon Brewing Company donated $10,000 to help promote Florida Citrus. Blue Moon’s Brian Reames presented a check to the […]
Iconic Florida Citrus wagered in Stanley Cup bet
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Chicago Blackhawks or Florida Citrus vs. Chicago Deep Dish There’s more than a championship trophy at stake in the fight for the Stanley Cup. Thanks to […]
June Florida Orange forecast holds steady
BARTOW, Fla. – A report issued Wednesday by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected no change over last month in the size of this season’s Florida […]
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 […]
“There’s Amazing Inside” video wins marketing award
BARTOW, Fla. – The video used to launch the Florida Department of Citrus’ “There’s Amazing Inside” campaign won an Award of Excellence in the 21st Annual Communicator Awards, which honors outstanding communications and marketing. […]
New study suggests drinking OJ may benefit brain function in older adults
Daily consumption of 100 percent orange juice may be beneficial to brain function. BARTOW, Fla. – A new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that daily consumption of […]