FL Citrus Commission Pushes for Additional State Funding

Randall Weiseman December 20, 2006 Citrus

The Florida Citrus Commission met this week in Lakeland and one of the key issues discussed was working on funding from the state. Chairman Steve Ryan says that it is important for the state to help the Department of Citrus while they work to fight diseases such as canker and greening. Report (2:00 wma)

Chilean Citrus Export Expectations
The Chilean Citrus Committee recently estimated that global citrus exports from Chile will total 383,000 tons this season, a 4% decline from 2023. Export declines are projected for clementines, mandarins and oranges. Lemons are the only citrus fruit forecast to have increased export volume this season. The committee forecast clementine export volume of 40,000 tons, […]
California Growers Gear Up for Citrus Thrips Threat
Citrus thrips caused serious problems for many California growers last year. This year, growers appear to be gearing up in case it is another bad season for thrips. “Going into this spring, there’s a lot of eyes on it,” said Colby Campbell, general manager of Cobblestone Fruit. “Everybody’s watching, and I think everybody has made […]

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