High-density new citrus plantings are paying off for Peace River Packing Company (PRPC) in the face of HLB, Florida Citrus Mutual President Larry Black reported at Mutual’s recent annual conference. Black, who is general manager of PRPC, discusses the plantings, the rate of return and the benefits of a high-functioning citrus health management area. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Fruit Drop Addressed
Three types of fruit drop, including the pre-harvest drop that has cut production heavily in recent years, were among numerous HLB-related issues addressed at the Florida Citrus Mutual annual conference in Bonita Springs. The University of Florida’s Michael Rogers summarizes his fruit drop report. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag …
Florida Citrus Panel Still Mulling National OJ Program
The Florida Citrus Commission in late May continued to learn the ramifications of creating a federal promotion program for orange juice. A key presenter was Ron Ward, retired economics professor at the University of Florida and an expert on federal commodity programs. He summarizes his presentation, in which he suggested citrus commissioners consider what they would gain and lose by …
Citrus Department Plans for Now and ‘after HLB’
The Florida Department of Citrus will utilize some of the things it learns in focused marketing efforts next season for “after HLB,” some staffers told the Florida Citrus Commission in May. Department Executive Director Doug Ackerman elaborates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Grower on Fast Track: ‘This Is a Great Program’
Citrus grower Vic Story attended a recent meeting about the third suite of citrus selections being released under the Fast Track program to get promising varieties to growers quickly. He discusses the program. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Varieties on the Fast Track: An Update
Meetings were held last week to tell Florida citrus growers and nurserymen about four new selections available under the Fast Track program aimed at getting new varieties into production faster than was possible in years past. New Varieties Development and Management Corp.’s Peter Chaires updates the Fast Track effort. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …
Citrus Marketing: A Tale of Two Cities
The Florida Department of Citrus will focus on two cities and two retailers in its efforts to move more citrus products through stores next season. The department’s Tammy Wiard reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Resetting and Varieties: A Grower’s Opinion
Citrus grower and caretaker Ned Hancock shares his views on replacing trees removed because of disease or other reasons, and the varieties he thinks will be best. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024
Citrus Commissioners Meet on Federal OJ Promotion Program
Some members of the Florida Citrus Commission on Wednesday held the latest in a series of workshops about possibly establishing a federal research and promotion program for orange juice. Citrus Commissioner Mike Garavaglia chaired the workshop and provides a summary. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril …
CHMAs Good for Citrus; Could Be Better
Almost everyone agrees citrus health management areas (CHMAs) greatly aid the fight against HLB-spreading psyllids. But University of Florida entomologist Phil Stansly says CHMAs could be even better. Download Audio Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024