In the news: Captain Citrus debuts
After the debut of Captain Citrus last week, news of him spread across the globe. Highlights include a story by NPR reporter Greg Allen on the partnership with Marvel and an Associated Press story by Tamara Lush […]
In the news: Steam treatment helps fight greening
Associated Press reporter Tamara Lush highlights the work being done by a group of University of Florida researchers using steam to treat HLB-infected trees. The researchers at the Institute of Food and […]
Florida Citrus Commission Chair and Vice Chair re-elected for another term
BARTOW, Fla. – The Florida Citrus Commission re-elected commissioners Marty McKenna and Mike Garavaglia Wednesday to new terms as Chairman and Vice Chairman of the board. Voted on during the Commission’s regular board meeting, […]
USDA Announces Additional Support for Citrus Growers Impacted by HLB
WASHINGTON – Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack today announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has made new financial assistance available to eligible Florida citrus growers for the removal of trees afflicted […]
Meet Captain Citrus
On Tuesday, September 16, 2014, the Florida Department of Citrus and Marvel Custom Solutions introduced the world’s newest hero: Captain Citrus.
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame seeks nominees
Nominations are now being sought for potential inductees to the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame, with induction ceremonies scheduled to take place on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Florida Southern College […]
2014 Student Chef Cook-Off Deadline 9/15
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Searching for Inaugural Class of Student Chef Ambassadors Tallahassee, FL – Florida students in 4th through 12th grade still have a few more days […]
In the news: NPR covers greening
Florida-based NPR reporter Greg Allen produced a feature on the state of the industry and its battle with greening. UPDATE: The FDOC responded to issues raised by this report.
Citrus trees: Move it AND lose it
Soon, citrus producing states across America, including Arizona, California, Florida, Louisiana and Texas, will be full of fresh citrus. But gone are the days of sharing the fruit trees or […]
In the news: AP on greening
Florida-based AP reporter Tamara Lush has produced a feature-length story on the state’s battle against citrus greening.