CRDF receives update on citrus greening knowledge mapping session
The session focused on analyzing research in the area of control and eradication of the bacteria in the tree. LAKE ALFRED, Fla. – Members of the Citrus Research and Education […]
In the news: Greening-tolerant rootstocks
An article in The Ledger reports on five new citrus rootstocks that appear to tolerate citrus greening better than those currently used. Released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, the five new rootstocks show tolerance […]
Economist Marisa Zansler brings her expertise to the FDOC
Dr. Zansler has 10 years of experience analyzing the economic impacts of pests and diseases on the citrus industry BARTOW, Fla. – For more than a decade, Dr. Marisa Zansler […]
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 […]
Ackerman: Keeping OJ relevant requires a change in strategy
CLEARWATER, Fla. – Amid concerns of citrus greening and changing consumer behaviors, keeping 100% Florida Orange Juice relevant required a change in strategy. “We asked ourselves, ‘What makes your product different […]
Ackerman to international juice industry: Florida Citrus still strong
FDOC’s Doug Ackerman presented at the Foodnews World Juice conference in Barcelona, Spain on Sept. 10. BARCELONA – Speaking to members of the international juice industry, Florida Department of Citrus Executive […]
FDOC responds to NPR story
We were happy to have our voice included in yesterday’s story on NPR that described how citrus growers are managing through citrus greening and other market trends in today’s challenging […]
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.