Greg Carlton, chief of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Bureau of Pest Eradication and Control, tells why abandoned citrus groves present a problem to viable citrus growers, and what is being done about the situation. He tells how growers who destroy trees in abandoned groves can obtain the lowest property tax rates available. Download Audio To view …
Looking for HLB Answers in ‘Escape’ Citrus Trees
University of Florida scientist Fred Gmitter and others plan soon to begin research into “escape” trees that have stayed productive while most around them have succumbed to HLB. Gmitter discusses the origins of the research project and what the research might uncover. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click …
Citrus Department Chief Addresses Younger OJ Target and More
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) plans to focus on consumers in their late-20s and early-30s for its OJ marketing next season. FDOC Executive Director Doug Ackerman discusses that move, the media to be used to reach that age group, and more. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here …
‘No Reason to Believe (Citrus) Groves Won’t Continue to Decline’
Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark elaborates on remarks he made to fellow citrus commissioners last week as he urged them to be cautious in committing Department of Citrus funds. 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 …
New OJ Commercials Feature ‘Heavenly’ Voices
Deep voices speaking to young people from somewhere above them are among proposed new OJ commercials for the Florida Department of Citrus. 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 in Applied Beef Cattle ResearchOctober 17, 2025FCEB …
Citrus Grower Chicone Discusses OJ and Carton Labels
Citrus grower and label collector Jerry Chicone summarizes some of the citrus industry history he shared at the April “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” in Lakeland. His topics are the ways women served orange juice, and the origin of fresh fruit carton labels. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll …
Citrus Marketing to Target Young “Hyper Consumers”
Americans aged 18 to 40 who are “hyper consumers” of beverages and media will be the primary target of Florida Department of Citrus OJ marketing efforts next season. 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 …
Coca-Cola, Others Annouce Plans for 25,000 Citrus Acres
Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam and the Coca-Cola Company today announced a $2 billion investment in Florida’s citrus industry. Coca-Cola will partner with Cutrale Citrus Juices and Peace River Citrus Products to enable growers to plant 25,000 acres of orange trees. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click …
Why Most Florida Grapefruit Goes International
Riverfront Groves President Dan Richey tells why the majority of Florida grapefruit has gone to international markets in recent years. Richey was interviewed following his participation in a panel discussion of “A Celebration of Florida Citrus Through the Years” at Florida Southern College in April. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll …
Citrus Commission, Forecast on Calendar
A meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday and the release of the latest USDA citrus crop forecast on Friday are highlights of this week’s Florida citrus industry calendar. 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 …