Football fans, enjoy a new kick to an old tradition when you try this salsa recipe. The main ingredient, fresh Florida grapefruit! Report (1:59 wma)
Sweet Thanksgiving Recipes with a Citrus Touch
For Thanksgiving this year try some new recipes that include Florida citrus as a main ingredient. Report (1:59 wma)
Important Dates and Reminders for the FL Citrus Grower
With the new year rapidly approaching, here are some important reminders for Florida citrus growers to mark on their calendars. Report (1:59 wma)
AgVenture Offers Chance to Learn About Ag
The Highlands County Citrus Growers Association works each year, to educate 3rd graders on agriculture. Ray Royce says Ag-Venture is a great program to teach kids that there is more to the food they eat than just picking it up at the grocery store. Report (1:59 wma)
Department of Labor Plans Seminars
There will be three meetings hosted by the U.S. Department of Labor and the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation the first week in December. Hear dates and locations in this story. Report (1:59 wma)
Legislation Looks Promising For Citrus This Year
Now that the legislators on the state and federal level are settling in after the elections, Mike Sparks, of Florida Citrus Mutual says it is important to re-introduce important topics for the citrus industry to have a promising session. Report (1:59 wma)
FL Citrus Mutual Says Greening Tops Concern for Growers
Jay Clark, President of Florida Citrus Mutual, says that at this point, greening has become a top concern over canker for growers. FCM has been hosting a series of grower meetings across the state where growers can gather to discuss concerns such as this one. Report (1:59 wma)
Diaprepes Task Force Hosts Annual Meeting
Growers are overwhelmed with the different problems facing their groves these days. Ernie Neff reports that the Diaprepes Task Force stressed that along with canker and greening, diaprepes is still in need of research focus. Report (1:14 wma)
New FDOC Commercials Promote Health Aspects of Orange Juice
Two new commercials are due out in January promoting Florida orange juice. With a new concept, these commercials will continue to send the message of how healthy orange juice is. Report (1:59 wma)
FDOC Pushes Grapefruit Sales With New Incentives
There is a new incentive program for the purchase of grapefruit juice. Andrew Meadows, FDOC, says this new coupon incentive should increase the number of sales. Report (:59 wma)