Mark Hudson reported the December citrus crop forecast from Washington D.C. today. There were no changes from the November forecast other than a slight change in the FCOJ yield. Download Audio USDA December Forecast Maturiity Test Results and Fruit Size form. (.pdf) The next USDA Citrus Crop Forecast is scheduled for Monday, January 12, 2014 at 12 noon. You will be able to hear the …
Florida Citrus Hall of Fame Inductees Chosen for 2015
From Florida Citrus Mutual: LAKELAND, Fla. (December 5, 2014) – The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted into the Hall during the 53rd Citrus Celebration Luncheon on Friday, March 6, 2015 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Nicholas “Nick” D. Faryna (deceased), formerly of Umatilla, Fla., Sherwood J. “Buddy” …
UF/IFAS PIE Center Survey Shows Floridians Have Food Safety Concerns
While Floridians believe they do a fairly good job of keeping themselves safe from food-borne illnesses, they aren’t always clear about which foods, preparation techniques or cooking methods pose the biggest risks. A survey released this week by the University of Florida’s Public Issues in Education Center, shows the state’s residents have many concerns about food safety and genetically modified …
Citrus Group Shares Knowledge, Strategy on HLB
A citrus “knowledge sharing” group decides on a strategy for HLB, the Citrus Research and Development Foundation (CRDF) is told Tuesday. The CRDF also learns how much Florida Citrus Mutual is asking the Florida Legislature for in the battle against HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board …
More Pressure on Legislators to Fight EPA Rules
Energy industry leaders are pressing state legislators to fight President Obama’s EPA rules and the grassroots effort could boost agriculture in its fight with EPA over the pending Waters of the U.S. rule. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch …
USDA Citrus Disease Subcommittee Meets on FY 2015 Research Agenda, Budget Priorities
From the U.S. Department of Agriculture: WASHINGTON, Dec. 8, 2014 – USDA is announcing that the Citrus Disease Subcommittee is meeting Dec. 9-10 in Lake Alfred, Fl., to consider and make recommendations for the Fiscal Year 2015 research agenda, budget, and annual priorities for the Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program. This will be the second meeting of the Sponsored …
Waters of the U.S. Proposal gets More Attention on Capitol Hill
The EPA’s “Waters of the U.S.” proposal and its associated interpretive rules and guidance is still getting lots of attention on Capitol Hill. Gary Crawford has the story. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Helps to Support Forage Development and Management PracticesMarch 6, 2026CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch …
Citrus Guide and Much More in December Citrus Industry
The annual Citrus Guide containing contact information for Florida citrus industry organizations is just one of the highlights in the December issue of Citrus Industry magazine. Articles address postbloom fruit drop, the federal Food Safety Modernization Act, and citrus grown in screenhouses. There’s also a grower profile. Editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships …
Florida Commissioner’s Spotlight: Proposed Changes to Clean Water Act
On this week’s Commissioner’s Spotlight, Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture Adam Putnam talks to Franko Galoso about how the EPA’s proposed changes to the Clean Water Act could affect Florida. Download Audio You can follow Florida Commissioner Adam Putnam on Facebook and Twitter. Discover more by visiting FreshFromFlorida.com. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch 13, …
Citrus Breeder Discusses HLB-Tolerant Rootstocks
University of Florida scientist Jude Grosser tells how experimental rootstocks exhibited during a December 3 field day perform compared to conventional commercial rootstocks. He also emphasizes the need for good nutrition and psyllid control in the effort to keep trees productive in the face of HLB. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Builds Relationships Between Researchers and Cattle ProducersMarch …