Florida Department of Citrus Public Relations Director Karen Mathis tells about a recent study indicating that those taking the cholesterol drug Lipitor may be able to drink grapefruit juice safely, and tells how the department is using the information. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between …

The Florida Citrus Processors Association (FCPA) and Peace River Valley Citrus Products last week announced they will each donate $250,000 to the Citrus Research and Development Foundation to help fund HLB research. Peace River Executive Andy Taylor has the basics in the first report. In the second report, Taylor and FCPA board member Bob Behr tell why the donations were …

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 ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management …

Gov. Rick Scott has reappointed five Florida Citrus Commissioners and named two new commissioners. Two more commissioners remain to be named. Download Audio Sponsored ContentValley Helps Growers Get The Most Out Of Every AcreMarch 19, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, …