In this report, with the crafting of a new Farm Bill among the big agriculture issues upcoming for a new Congress, central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam says Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns truly seems to understand the importance of citrus and other specialty crops in the big picture of U. S. agriculture. Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report:
Florida Grapefruit 06/07: “A Vintage Cropâ€
Grapefruit along Florida’s famous Indian River Region is on the rebound, according to Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique, who says many growers in the region are calling it a “vintage crop.” Report (2:00 wma) Sponsoring this news report:
FL Citrus Mutual Mtgs Discuss Mutual Value to Growers
Florida Citrus Mutual leaders discuss several timely issues at its recent grower meetings. In this report FL Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks says Mutual’s positive impact for growers is clear. Also in this report, as for the issue of Mutual dues collection, Citrus Commissioner Ben Albritton of Wauchula says he’s proud that the Citrus Commission voted to require processors and …
Copper & Canker Control / Mutual Mtgs Update & Comments
In this report, Dr Jim Graham at UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center at Lake Alfred discusses the best timing for copper sprays in efforts to control citrus canker. Also in this report is an update on the recent series of Florida Citrus Mutual meetings, and comments about Mutual from Florida Citrus Commissioner and grower Ben Albritton of Wauchula. Report …
Grower Trials # 4 – John Gose-Lykes Bros-Highlands Co.
These excerpts from a recent column of John Gose, Lykes Bros, President of Highlands County Citrus Growers Association. He writes: Citrus Canker finds continue to pop up in Highlands County. I know I have addressed it before but I can’t emphasize enough how important it is for all growers to be
New Varieties Devel & Mgmt Corp Hopes for New Varieties
New Varieties Development & Management Corp. (NVDMC) was recently formed as a cooperative industry effort to provide Florida growers timely and affordable access to new citrus varieties. It was determined that such an organization is
Mutual Meets on River / Also: Goodbye to Richard Graves
In this report Indian River Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique discusses FL Citrus Mutual’s recent meeting with River growers. Bournique also talks about the recent passing of citrus leader Richard Graves who was well known in agriculture and political circles Report (2:00 wma)
Mutual Appreciated by River / Graves: An Industry Icon Passes
In this report, Indian River Citrus League Citrus League Executive Doug Bournique says his growers and leaders met with Florida Citrus Mutual leaders about industry issues late Friday and are pleased with the new Mutual leadership. Also in this report a mention of the industry’s final goodbye to well-known and loved Indian River area citrus icon Richard Graves. Report (2:00 …
Will U. S. Schools Choose OJ and GJ Over Sodas?
Schools all over the country are debating the value of junk foods and junk drinks in school systems, and some are yanking them out. Florida Department of Citrus Spokesman Andrew Meadows discusses this issue in this report, and how Florida citrus may have a real opportunity if the retailers who control the vending choose to supply citrus juices instead. Report …
FDOC Grapefruit Promo Offers Marketers Excellent Positioning
Andrew Meadows, Public Affairs Manager of the FL Department of Citrus talks more about the “Best Life Diet” book soon to be published by Oprah’s personal trainer, and how a cross-promotion with the Citrus Department will give Florida grapefruit marketers excellent opportunities to tie into the hype that is expected to make the book very popular. Report (1:59 wma)