Economic Contributions of the Florida Citrus Industry in 2018-19
The Florida Citrus industry has an economic contribution of $6.5 billion to the state of Florida and supports 37,000 jobs, according to a report developed by the University of Florida’s […]
Florida Orange production steady, Grapefruit dips in latest USDA forecast
BARTOW – The latest report by United States Department of Agriculture holds Florida Orange production steady with a slight decrease in Grapefruit production, according to a release Tuesday. The USDA’s April […]
Season ends on a high note for Florida Citrus
The July crop forecast increased Florida Orange production by 200,000 boxes BARTOW, Fla. – Florida Orange production increased slightly while grapefruit production held steady in the last forecast of the […]
Nelson files bill to help citrus industry rebound from greening
Nelson’s bill would encourage growers to start the process of replanting. WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-FL) today introduced legislation to help Florida’s citrus industry rebound from the effects […]
New USDA Requirements for Growers to Remain Eligible for Crop Insurance Due by June 1
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – The federal Agricultural Act of 2014 (Farm Bill) included new requirements that all producers – including fruit, vegetable, specialty crop and nursery producers – that purchase federally-subsidized crop […]
In the news: Alico buying three Florida Citrus producers
Several news articles report Alico Inc. is buying three Central Florida citrus producers, a move the business says makes it the biggest citrus producer in the United States. Florida Department of […]
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.
Watch today’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting live on The Florida Channel
BARTOW, Fla. – Wednesday’s meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission is available for live viewing on The Florida Channel’s website. Starting at 9 a.m., the agenda includes a look at the 2014-15 season budget […]
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 […]
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 […]
