FDOC Statement on First Citrus Crop Forecast of the 2023-2024 Season
Bartow, Fla – In the first U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecast of the 2023 – 2024 citrus season, the USDA projected production at 20.5 million boxes of Florida Oranges, 1.9 […]
Chairman Johnson: Highlighting Two Support Programs
Often in this column I talk about the positive direction our industry is going and our need to work together to ensure a fruitful future for us and our industry, […]
Yamano & Associates, FDOC’s Agency Partner in Japan, Conducts Florida Citrus Educational Tour
Bartow, Fla. – Yamano & Associates, the Florida Department of Citrus’s (FDOC) partner agency in Japan for over 40 years, recently concluded an educational tour in Florida, continuing its efforts to […]
Chairman Johnson: Showcasing Florida Citrus Internationally Remains Important
This week, a delegation from Yamano & Associates visited Florida to meet with exporters and get an inside look at the future of the Florida Citrus industry. The company has […]
Trailblazing Visionaries
How Three Railroad Pioneers Transformed Florida’s Citrus Industry The ambitious efforts and significant contributions of three exceptional individuals – Henry Sanford, Henry Plant, and Henry Flagler – played a crucial […]
Study finds moderate consumption of 100% juice associated with lower risk of dementia
Bartow, Fla. – A recent study published by The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition finds that moderate consumption of up to one cup per day of natural juices, such as […]
FDOC Statement on June Crop Forecast
Bartow, Fla – “The Florida citrus industry is constantly evolving, dating back to its inception. Despite the historic challenges growers are currently facing, that reality remains firm, and their perseverance has […]
One Sweet Journey: The Florida Citrus Label Tour
The beauty of Florida has captured eyes for centuries, and citrus has long been its most cherished product. One of the earliest examples of showcasing the citrus industry’s impact on […]
FDOC Statement on May 2023 Crop Forecast
Bartow, Fla – In the May USDA forecast of the 2022 – 2023 citrus season, the USDA projected production at 15.7 million boxes of Florida Oranges, 1.8 million boxes of Florida […]
Chairman Johnson: Approved State Budget Allows for Optimism in Citrus
Last week the state budget was finalized, and in it was positive news for our industry. We will see a large infusion of funding and support into our industry through […]