The Joint Legislative Sunset Committee Monday recommended the Florida Legislature create an up or down referendum on the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC), proposing the grower vote take place in conjunction with the 2010 Scientific Research Box Tax Referendum. Lawmakers yet have to decide whether or not to move forward, but many expect it to perculate in some manner. Stay …
FFBF Pres John Hoblick: “IFAS Helps All Floridians”
This commentary by John Hoblick, President of Florida Farm Bureau Federation What is the future of Florida’s agriculture industry? I am often asked questions very similar to this and I have given it a great deal of thought. As president of the state’s only general agriculture organization representing 143,000 member families, I can say I see a bright future for …
Citrus Referendum Still Being Discussed In Tallahassee
In this report, some scant detail about reports that a citrus grower referendum on the box tax may still be in the works. It will be among the issues for growers and industry in this Legislative Session, which starts this Tuesday in Tallahassee. Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …
“Open Outcry” Silenced – Futures Trading Now All Electronic
In these reports, comments from commodities trader Roger Corrado at I C E Futures U S in New York. He says it’s a historic but sad time as the open outcry system for trading futures contracts is silenced. In the third report posted below, some interesting reflections about how Corrado and others got a start in the business. Report (2:00 …
Citrus Hall of Fame Celebration Next Friday March 7
Florida Department of Citrus is among the supporters of the The Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida’s Citrus Celebration luncheon coming up March 7 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Meanwhile, the Florida Citrus Festival is reportedly shutting down, and depending on what happens in that situation maybe the confusion between the two Hall of Fames can be quieted once …
Greening Summit Scheduled for April in Avon Park
Here is a PDF file of the brochure (pdf file)for what is being titled a citrus Greening Summit (pdf file)for Florida growers in Avon Park April 8, 2008. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
GA Vegetable Marketing Order Passes by 80% Margin
The Georgia Vegetable Commission is pleased to announce the passage of a vegetable marketing order. The marketing order passed with an 80% margin of favor. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Citrus Expo “Seeking Profitability Through Interim Innovations”
The theme “Seeking Profitability Through Interim Innovations” aptly describes the mood of growers and industry as the seminars program for Citrus Expo August 20 & 21, 2008 begins to come together. Steering Committee members will soon have a list of seminar titles to consider from earlier group and grower input, and growers around the state are encouraged to discuss their …
Citrus Summary 2006-2007 Now Available
The 2006-2007 Citrus Summary is now available online. The summary contains all of the latest facts and figures about United States citrus production; acreage, boxes, county by county numbers, etc. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024
Florida Citrus Mutual Area Meetings Set
Florida Citrus Mutual has scheduled its 2008 Area Meetings where local members are invited to meet and greet staff and discuss important issues. Lunch or dinner will be served at each meeting. The locations of the meeting do not allow for booths to be set up, however, Allied Members are invited to attend to meet citrus growers in their area …