Born into citrus, James Ellis wouldn’t have it any other way
A fixture in the citrus industry for years, James Ellis has no plans to stop. Since birth, James Ellis has been surrounded by citrus. Born in a wooden house in […]
In the news: IndyCar driver manages diabetes with OJ
FoxSports reports that IndyCar’s Charlie Kimball and NBA Hall of Famer Dominique Wilkins are joining forces to help promote diabetes awareness. Both Wilkins and Kimball have diabetes and Kimball notes he […]
Florida Tangerines: From the grove to you
In the news: Orange crop predictions and more
BBC.com: An article discusses the changing American breakfast and what people are eating instead. The article discusses the decrease in sales of various traditional breakfast foods, such as orange juice, stating […]
Grower panel is a big draw at Citrus Expo
FORT MYERS, Fla. – A panel featuring some of the citrus industry’s largest growers sharing their experiences in the groves drew a big crowd at the Citrus Expo Wednesday as hundreds gathered […]
In the news: Expo highlights new methods
The Ledger reports on a new irrigation program developed by Lake Alfred-based researcher Arnold Schumann and presented at the 2014 Citrus Expo. Schumann’s work will help growers become more efficient in […]
In the news: Coca Cola invests in greening research
The St.Augustine record published a University of Florida news release announcing the Coca Cola Co.’s second $1.5 million donation to sustainable research programs managed by the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Inc. (CRDF), aimed at […]
In the news: 2014 Citrus Expo opens
A podcast from SoutheastAgNet.com reports on the opening of the 2014 Citrus Expo at the Lee Civic Center in Ft. Myers. The podcast also reports booths and seminars will be available to […]
In the news: Frontier Scientific expands product line
An article from AgProfessional.com reports that Frontier Scientific, Inc. (FSI) is expanding its agricultural products to include a line of insect products that will provide researchers quality solutions for insecticide compound screening, […]
In the news: FDOC marketing efforts
The Ledger published an article by Kevin Bouffard on the Florida citrus industry’s marketing efforts as it battles citrus greening disease. The article includes perspectives from growers and FDOC staff.