Florida Citrus Commission Chairman George Streetman last week appointed what he called “a true all star committee” to review and possibly recommend changes to the section of Florida statutes that govern the commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. The so-called “kitchen sink” committee will consider a broad array of citrus industry issues. This report has more about the committee’s …

Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark in this interview addresses commission actions taken last week in the wake of recent state legislative changes to the commission and the Florida Department of Citrus. Clark discusses the appointment of current Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck as acting executive director, a “kitchen sink” commission committee that will make recommendations on laws impacting …

Florida Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam summarizes his talk to citrus growers at Florida Citrus Mutual’s Citrus Industry Conference last week in Bonita Springs. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

Gov. Rick Scott has reappointed five Florida Citrus Commissioners and named two new commissioners. Two more commissioners remain to be named. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida …

The Florida Department of Citrus will at least temporarily continue to function under the leadership of Ken Keck. The Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday named Keck acting executive director. Legislative changes this spring ended Keck’s tenure as well as that of the current Citrus Commission effective June 30. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …

Dixie Royal, long-time production manager for Golden Gem, was one of numerous industry veterans attending a Mature Citrus Mentors Luncheon several months ago in Tavares. He recalls some early experiences and tells what it’s like getting together with other industry veterans. Download Audio Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle …