January crop update projects decrease in Florida orange production
Florida grapefruit remained the same at 15 million boxes. BARTOW, Fla. – The first citrus crop update of the new year projected a decrease in this season’s Florida orange production […]
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 […]
November crop update consistent with October forecast
BARTOW, Fla – This afternoon’s citrus forecast, issued by the National Agricultural Statistics Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture for the 2014-2015 citrus crop, matched the orange and grapefruit […]
Citrus World announces $10 million for new trees
Citrus World, Inc., has announced plans to invest $10,000,000 in the future of Florida Citrus, with a new citrus tree planting incentive program. LAKE WALES, Fla. – The Board of […]
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 […]
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, […]
Gulf Citrus Growers Association President’s message
I am proud to say that from the beginning of the HLB battle…“Gulf” growers have banned together! This column by GCGA President Wayne Simmons originally appeared in Florida Gulf Citrus […]
FCC’s McKenna: “The game has changed”
Florida Citrus Commission chairman Marty McKenna praises U.S. Farm Bill and those who made it happen. The following appeared as a guest editorial in publications across Florida. BARTOW – I write […]
Uncle Matt’s introduces new flavors and releases the “State of the Orange” trends report
From Grove to Glass, Uncle Matt’s Organic Celebrates 15 Years of Producing Organic, Quality Citrus CLERMONT, Fla. – Uncle Matt’s Organic, the nation’s original organic juice company, is celebrating 15 years […]