“There’s Amazing Inside” and “Fresh from Florida” featured side-by-side at Publix
The new label aims to help consumers distinguish Florida Citrus apart from the rest. BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Department of Citrus teamed up with the state’s “Fresh from Florida” […]
November crop update consistent with October forecast
BARTOW, Fla – This afternoon’s citrus forecast, issued by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the 2014-2015 citrus crop, matched the orange and grapefruit […]
Florida’s Natural Growers’ Reports Record Results and Digging Deeper for the Future
LAKE WALES, Fla. – The 81st Annual Stockholders Meeting of Florida’s Natural Growers was held at the Lake Wales Country Club on Monday, the 10th of November. During his opening remarks, Chairman […]
FDOC Scientific Research Advisory Committee meets to discuss future
BARTOW, Fla. – The advisory committee formed to help guide scientific research efforts at the Florida Department of Citrus met for the first time Thursday to discuss how the group […]
The Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association invites industry on a bus tour
The Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association Bus Tour has been scheduled for November 20. The bus will depart from the Hardee Civic Center at 8:30 a.m. and return at 4:30 p.m. […]
In the news: Ackerman on FDOC’s public relations program
FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman talks with Southeast Ag Net about the industry’s response to the department’s transition from TV advertising to public relations.
In the news: Ackerman on Scientific Research Advisory Committee
FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman highlights the goals of the new Scientific Research Advisory Committee on Southeast Ag Net ahead of its first meeting on Nov. 6.
In the news: FDOC Economist talks citrus forecast
WFSU-FM reporter Donald Debevoise spoke with Marisa Zansler, director of economics and market research at the Florida Department of Citrus, about the upcoming citrus season and what the forecast could mean for […]
2014-15 Florida Citrus Outlook report projects the year ahead
BARTOW, Fla. – After several years of increases, retail prices for Florida Citrus are expected to stabilize in the 2014-15 season, Florida Department of Citrus Economist Marisa Zansler told the Florida […]
Florida Citrus Commission approves tax cut for growers
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission voted Wednesday to cut taxes collected on citrus boxes in the 2014-15 season, providing welcome relief to the state’s growers. The one-year tax […]