The USDA Citrus Crop Forecast released this morning revealed changes in the Florida citrus crop numbers. The Florida all orange forecast, at 147 million boxes (6.62 million tons), is down 2 percent from the December forecast but up 5 percent from last season’s final utilization. Download Audio To view the January Citrus Crop Forecast form from USDA, CLICK HERE. News …
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Everett Griner takes a look at a most diversified state. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Citrus Processors Exec On Fungicide In OJ; See FDA Letter
Florida Citrus Processors Association Executive Director Kristen Gunter in this report reacts to the Food and Drug Administration announcement this week regarding the finding of the fungicide carbendazim in orange juice. The report also outlines the contents of an FDA letter regarding the issue. The full FDA letter can be found here. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need …
Young Tree Care, Much More in January Citrus Industry magazine
Readers will soon receive the January issue of Citrus Industry magazine containing a detailed summary of the best ways to protect young trees from HLB-spreading psyllids. There are also brief spotlights on a featured disease, pest and weed. Other technical articles focus on nitrogen and address the possible relationship between herbicide boom angles and phytotoxicity. Editor Ernie Neff has the …
Up, Up & Away
Food costs are up at every level. Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Trader Discusses OJ Futures Surge To Highest Levels In Decades
U.S. orange juice futures surged to their highest levels in decades Tuesday on news reports that the Food and Drug Administration told orange juice manufacturers that it would step up testing for a fungicide that was apparently detected at low levels in some orange juice. The fungicide is used in Brazil but is not authorized for use in the United …
Fresh Florida Citrus Shipments Up Through End Of Holidays
Florida’s fresh citrus packinghouses shipped more fruit through the crucial holiday season this year than in recent years. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell has the numbers and tells why he thinks they were up. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly …
Safer Foods
Today Everett Griner tells us why food in the U.S. is the safest in the world. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Catfish Impersonator
Everett Griner investigates the question…Is it really catfish? Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
Citrus Exhibit, Label Show Running In Downtown Lakeland
A citrus exhibit and label show kicking off the Florida Citrus Hall of Fame’s 50th anniversary celebration has begun a several weeks’ run in Lakeland. Hall of Fame Executive Director Brenda Eubanks Burnette tells about the free event in this report. Download Audio News post sponsor: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …