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 […]
December crop update consistent for third month in a row
BARTOW, Fla. – For the third month in a row, projections on this season’s Florida orange and grapefruit crop held steady, according to a report issued Wednesday by the National Agricultural […]
CRDF receives update on citrus greening knowledge mapping session
The session focused on analyzing research in the area of control and eradication of the bacteria in the tree. LAKE ALFRED, Fla. – Members of the Citrus Research and Education […]
In the news: Antioxidant activity of citrus juices higher than previously indicated
Researchers at the University of Granada developed a new way to measure the antioxidant value of food and discovered citrus juices may have as much as 10 times the amount […]
USDA Citrus Disease Subcommittee Meets in Lake Alfred, Fla. on FY 2015 Research Agenda, Budget Priorities
WASHINGTON – USDA is announcing that the Citrus Disease Subcommittee is meeting Dec. 9-10 in Lake Alfred, Fl., to consider and make recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 research agenda, […]
In the news: Growers say grapefruit season best in years
An NBC News outlet on the Treasure Coast reports that Florida Grapefruit growers are happy with the quality of fruit coming out of the groves this season and are looking forward to […]
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 […]
Peak season for Florida Grapefruit means sweeter, juicier fruit
With the arrival of peak season beginning in January, Florida Grapefruit really shine. BARTOW, Fla. – With Florida Grapefruit season in full swing, the unique taste of Florida-grown citrus is […]
Gov. Scott appoints new commissioner to Florida Citrus Commission; reappoints two others
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission gained a new commissioner Wednesday with the appointment of Dan Casper, of Southern Gardens Citrus. Gov. Rick Scott appointed Casper to the seat previously […]
An update on dietary guidelines under review
2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans Update The Dietary Guidelines for Americans Advisory Committee (DGAC) is scheduled to hold its seventh meeting on Dec. 15. The DGAC is currently reviewing diet-related research. Recommendations from […]