UF’s Payne: “There’s still hope”
The senior vice president of agriculture and natural resources at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences weighs in on the status quo and future of Florida […]
FDOC paves way for more OJ in South Korea
A new contract will allow Florida Citrus’ reach to expand in South Korea. BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission approved a contract with a South Korean marketing agency Wednesday […]
Putnam: “Committed to save Florida citrus”
Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture, Adam Putnam, offers support for the state’s citrus industry: “History has proven that Florida’s citrus industry can overcome the challenges that come its way. Furthermore, one […]
Indian River Select announces limited edition Honeybell blend
SUART – Indian River Select and Publix invite you to enjoy the amazing taste of Florida’s famous Honeybell Tangelos blended with naturally sweet 100% Florida Orange Juice. Honeybells have long been known as the […]
In the news: Farm Bill provides millions for citrus research
In an Associated Press piece, Tamara Lush reports that the Farm Bill allocates $125 million over the next five years for research to solve citrus greening that threatens Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry. […]
Highlands County Citrus Growers President’s Column
The groves around Highlands County are really responding to the rainfall events that have been occurring on a regular basis. This column by HCCGA President Jim Snively originally appeared in Citrus Connection. SEBRING, […]
New executive director for Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association
LeAnna Himrod is a graduate of the University of Florida. ARCADIA, Fla. – Hardee County native LeAnna Himrod has been chosen as PRVCGA’s new Executive Director. She will begin in the position […]
Citrus Thermotherapy Field Day offers new hope in fight against greening
Thermotherapy has proven effective in limited field trials. FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Nearly 200 citrus industry members gathered in the groves of Indian River Wednesday to learn more about how thermotherapy […]
FDOC’s Ackerman: “Florida Citrus industry girds for a pretty tight squeeze”
A version of this column originally appeared in Growing Produce. Doug Ackerman served as FDOC executive director from 2011 through July 2015. I am a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, […]
FDOC’s Ackerman: “Florida Citrus industry girds for a pretty tight squeeze”
A version of this column originally appeared in Growing Produce. Doug Ackerman served as FDOC executive director from 2011 through July 2015. I am a proud veteran of the U.S. Army, […]