Smokey Bear Turns 70

Randall Weiseman August 15, 2014 Alabama, Florida, Forestry, General, Georgia

Smokey Bear turned 70 this past weekend, and Cindy Zimmerman has a story about the voice behind this well known public service message.

Florida Farm Bureau Supports Amending OJ Standard
Florida Farm Bureau has submitted comments supporting the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposal to amend the standard of identity (SOI) for pasteurized orange juice (POJ) by lowering the minimum soluble solids content from 10.5° to 10° Brix. The FDA proposed an amendment earlier this year in response to a 2021 Florida citrus industry petition. […]
CITRUS NURSERY SOURCE: NVDMC’s Research Initiatives for 2025–26
By Peter Chaires Last month’s Citrus Nursery Source article promised additional details on New Varieties Development & Management Corp.’s (NVDMC) 2025–26 sponsored projects. While there is only space for general summaries, it is important to highlight the areas of focus for each research team, and the emphasis on short-term benefits while continuing to build a […]