State Sen. J.D. Alexander in the following interview explains why he introduced a bill, now law, that makes major changes to the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Changes include capping citrus taxes, reapportioning citrus districts, ending current commissioners’ terms June 30, and limiting the term of the FDOC executive director. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture …

There were very few changes in the citrus forecast reported this morning by USDA. No changes were made in the Florida orange, but a small change in grapefruit. Download Audio To view the Citrus Crop Forecast form (.pdf format) with the latest numbers CLICK HERE. The July USDA Citrus Crop forecast is scheduled for Tuesday July 12, 2011 at approximately …

Stan Carter, chair of the commission’s Research Committee, in the first report says he has great hope for HLB solutions coming out of research. Download Audio In the second report, Carter says recent reports about increasing orange juice sales mean the industry must solve HLB and increase production to meet demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL …

Florida’s citrus industry will be focused on Bonita Springs next week, where Florida Citrus Mutual will hold its annual Florida Citrus Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. The Florida Citrus Commission and the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will also meet at the hotel. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up …

When the Gulf Citrus Growers Association celebrated its 25th anniversary in LaBelle last week, members who have served as president offered some historical perspectives. First president Hugh English in this interview discusses the association’s birth and early objectives and offers an assessment of its quarter century of service. Download Audio Recent past president Carey Soud discusses the Gulf CGA’s rise …