The disaster in Japan and a report on long-term Florida citrus production trends were among topics at Wednesday’s Florida Citrus Commission meeting. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

The Citrus Research and Development Foundation’s Governance Committee Tuesday discussed what it’s looking for in the successor to Dan Gunter, the current chief operating officer who resigns April 8. Committee recommendations will be considered by the full foundation board next week. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, …

Some in Florida citrus initially wondered if an earthquake and tsunami that hit Japan last week might disrupt Florida citrus shipments to the island nation. But Indian River Citrus League Executive Vice President Doug Bournique says indications are that shipments will continue and may actually increase because Japan needs more imported food in the wake of the disaster. Japan is …

The Florida Department of Citrus’ governing board will hear numerous reports on juice sales trends, marketing efforts and other matters when it meets Wednesday. Download Audio Post sponsor: Copper coverage with Less Metallic Copper per acre. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024

When Florida growers think about citrus research, the University of Florida and the U.S. Department of Agriculture usually spring to mind. Lesser known is a non-profit organization that also conducts citrus research in Florida. Bob Adair, executive director of Florida Research Center for Agricultural Sustainability (FLARES), discusses his organization and its work. Topics include research into the use of foliar …