A grower’s representative says the use of nutritionals led to more and larger grapefruit than the statewide average, and suggests that the Citrus Research and Development Foundation consider more nutritional research funding. Carl Fetzer with Barnes Citrus describes his company’s excellent results using the program devised by grower Maury Boyd, and tells what he considers the key ingredient to be. …
Allegations Against Citrus Research Director Dismissed
The University of Florida has dismissed allegations of academic misconduct against Jackie Burns, director of university centers in Lake Alfred and Immokalee, The Ledger newspaper in Lakeland reported Friday. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
Ross Addresses Immigration Reform, Citrus Research
Dennis Ross was one of three Florida congressmen to address growers at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland Wednesday. Ross discusses immigration reform, which is important to the citrus industry that relies on foreign workers to harvest crops. He also tells why he’ll support a bill that would allow some of the tariffs collected on citrus imports to be used to …
Congressmen Draw Chuckles and Groans at Citrus Meeting
Florida Congressmen Tom Rooney, Dennis Ross and Ted Yoho discussed immigration reform and more at a town hall meeting at Florida Citrus Mutual in Lakeland Wednesday. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
TV Commercials Feature Florida Citrus
Several TV commercials being run by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services feature Florida citrus. Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture Shannon Shepp has the details. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Plays Major Role …
Nutrition for HLB Talk Rekindled at Citrus Foundation
Discussions about research into nutritional programs for HLB were rekindled at the Citrus Research and Development Foundation Tuesday. A representative for an Indian River grower reported use of nutritionals led to more and larger grapefruit than the statewide average, and suggested the foundation consider more nutritional research funding. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? …
CRDF, BMPs and Breeding on Citrus Calendar
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation Board of Directors will meet Tuesday in Lake Alfred; a Wednesday meeting in Immokalee will focus on citrus best management practices (BMPs) and University of Florida-IFAS citrus breeding. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! …
In Trials, Some Citrus Trees Remain Productive in Face of HLB
University of Florida scientist Fred Gmitter discusses rootstock trials in which some trees remain productive even though surrounded by HLB-infected trees. He says while such trees may not offer a “silver bullet” for HLB, they might allow growers to maintain productivity for a while. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 …
Fresh Citrus ‘Season of High and Low’
Florida’s fresh citrus industry experienced a bit of a roller coaster ride this season. Citrus Administrative Committee Manager Duke Chadwell discusses the season’s highs and lows and some of the reasons for them. He also takes a look at the industry’s future. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …
Whiskey Helped Citrus Workers Save the Day
Peter McClure recalls his father telling how whiskey kept citrus workers going so they could save groves in Florida’s 1962 freeze. McClure told the story during the April “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Download Audio To view the Abandoned Grove Abatement Initiative flyer CLICK HERE. This citrus news post sponsored by: …