FL Citrus Mutual Reasons for Free Rider Fix Hold

In the first report below, Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows explains some of the reasons Citrus Mutual leaders voted to put a hold on attempting a legislative fix to the “Free Rider” issue. In the second report, a reminder of three more Florida Citrus Mutual area grower meeting dates coming up. Report (1:00 mp3) Report (1:00 mp3)

Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFAS

April 17, 2026

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research Questions

April 10, 2026

Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research Projects

April 3, 2026

United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the Future

March 27, 2026

Growth Expected for South African Citrus Exports
The Citrus Growers’ Association of Southern Africa (CGA) on April 1 released its citrus export estimates for 2026, which point to continued growth. The report includes estimates of all varieties, excluding late mandarins (which make up the bulk of the mandarin crop). Taking the historic trajectory of late mandarins into account, total citrus exports are […]
Fruit Fly Quarantine Updates
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and state agriculture officials recently updated fruit fly quarantines in California and Texas. CALIFORNIA: ORIENTAL FRUIT FLY (OFF) On March 23, APHIS and the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) removed the OFF quarantine in Riverside and San Bernardino counties, designated […]