Both these reports have Southeast AgNet’s Katherine Bush on-the-scene where a presentation of an in-depth ag industry study in Southwest Florida highlighted opening day activities for the Florida Citrus Mutual Conference at a Bonita Springs resort. The Conference has some seminars on the program for part of Thursday and golf, fishing and fun time set for Friday before it concludes …
Citrus Expo “COMP†& SOLICITATION Policies
There seems to be some concern and misconception among some who have become accustomed to free exhibit space at Citrus Expo, about the new “Comp†exhibit policy for 2007. The details of this new policy along with lots of other information can be found at the Citrus Expo website . Please get the facts at the website. For those who …
Conditions, Conferences, & Greening Tree at CITRUS EXPO
In the first of today’s citrus reports, a review of Florida citrus crop conditions from the Ag Statistics Service. In the second report, a preview of this week’s Florida Citrus Mutual Conference at Bonita Springs Resort, and news about approvals for a “greening tree” to be on display at Citrus Expo August 22nd & 23rd in Ft. Myers. Report (1:28 …
May 31 Ends Canker Coverage / Box Tax Conferences Ongoing
The 2008 policy period for the Florida Fruit Tree Crop Insurance Policy begins June 1, and the new policy will not include coverage for citrus canker. But if you’re a grower who has a previous policy you have until the end of day May 31 to file a canker claim and still get coverage under that policy. Also in this …
Free Rider Debate News / Unimark Annx Mex Mgmt
In the first part of this report, an update on discussions about the “free-rider” issue. This report also contains a news blurb about a Mexico grove that will soon be converted from lemons to juice oranges and grapefruit with management expertise from Florida. Report (1:28 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus Research Escapes Veto/Greening Tops Grower Concerns
University of Florida Director of Citrus Research, Dr Harold Browning, comments in these reports about the status of citrus research funding from state and federal levels so far this year, and says Florida growers are most interested right now in what they need to be doing in the field to best deal with citrus greening. Report (1:28 wma) Report (1:29 …
FCIRCC: Greening Research Top Priority
Citrus Research Coordinating Council Executive Director John Jackson says citrus greening disease research is clearly the number one priority right now for Florida growers. Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Growers Want Grapefruit Juice Promo Flexibility
In this report Indian RIver Citrus League’s Doug Bournique explains some of the reasoning and the need for some flexibility when it comes to using fresh grapefruit grower taxes to help move lots of grapefruit juice inventory stuck in the pipeline. Report (1:29 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly …
Lawmakers Want Growers/Industry to Help with Research Costs
In the first report, Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Ken Keck says with dollars tough to find for citrus research at both state and federal levels, lawmakers in both arenas look to growers and industry to put up some of the funds needed for citrus research. In the second report, Keck discusses the study by FDOC staff to see …
Citrus Dept Meets with Gulf Growers About Budget & Taxes
In an effort to engage Florida citrus growers about marketing initiatives and budget discussions, Florida Department of Citrus representatives met with growers in southwest Florida this week to discuss the tax proposals for the 2007-2008 harvest season. Gulf Citrus Growers Association Executive Ron Hamel comments in this report. Report (1:28 wma) Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide …