Citrus Growers Gather in Wauchula for Crop Forecast Breakfast

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Crop Forecasts

Peace River Valley citrus growers gathered in Wauchula this morning to hear the 2006-07 season citrus crop forecast via Southeast AgNet’s statewide live network broadcast. Growers sharing their reaction to the forecast said that although the 135 million number was a little lower than they would have liked to have seen, better prices will obviously be good for growers.

FDOC & Mutual Execs on USDA Citrus Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

The Stallings Crop Insurance Grower Breakfast at Ray-Bob Groves in Alturas was a success, drawing a good group of growers to gather to hear the citrus crop forecast “live” broadcast.  Citrus Department and FL Citrus Mutual leaders also attended and provide reaction to the forecast in this report.  Report (2:00 wma)

FDOC Exec-Mktg Effort Remains Important

Dan Citrus

While the citrus crop forecast may mean strong prices for growers this season, Citrus Department and industry leaders taking a longer term view remain focused on the need for strong marketing efforts to keep consumer demand strong into the future as retail prices may continue to climb.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke with FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck at the Ray-Bob Groves …

USDA Citrus Crop Estimates Confirm smaller FL crop

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

USDA Citrus Crop Administrator released the citrus crop forecast numbers for this season for the first time on a live network broadcast through Southeast AgNet.  Here is some excerpts from that “live” statewide broadcast.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS

Citrus Numbers Drop

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

 Bob Terry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service issued lower numbers this morning for the citrus crop.  Report (8:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS