Citrus Industry This Week: IMG Citrus Investments; Grower Tax Cuts

Today’s issue of Citrus Industry This Week includes reports on IMG Citrus investing in groves and a packinghouse as well as details on newly announced citrus grower tax reductions. Want to learn more? Click here to subscribe free and view the current issue. Click here to subscribe to the monthly Citrus Industry magazine. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Citrus Grower Taxes Reduced

Florida citrus growers will pay less per box of fruit to support Florida Department of Citrus programs this season. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud …

EQIP Signup Deadline is November 21 in Florida

November 21 is the final date Florida farmers and ranchers will be able to signup for 2015 dollars through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program. And one rancher and citrus grower knows how important many of these programs can be to operations across the state. Download Audio To learn more go to the Florida NRCS website. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers …

Putnam Optimistic on Fight against Citrus Greening

When it comes to the fight against citrus greening, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam says the Florida citrus industry is going to beat this thing. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Fresh From Florida Program Gives Members Edge at PMA Fresh Summit 2014

Fresh From Florida Chef Justin Timineri offered up numerous tasty tidbits, once again a crowd pleaser at the big Fresh From Florida exhibit area in the huge Produce Marketing Association (PMA) Fresh Summit 2014. Held this week in Anaheim, California, the Florida Department of Agriculture’s Fresh From Florida program once again offered its members a great opportunity to work together …

New Fresh from Florida Magazine

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services Adam Putnam is happy to announce a new, re-launched “Fresh From Florida” magazine this month that has been completely redesigned but still carries exciting and important information about Florida’s $108 billion agriculture industry. Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources …

Import Problems

Everett Griner talks about imported insects and disease costing millions in today’s Agri View. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Resources To Researchers For Applied ResearchJune 12, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Encourages Research into Producers QuestionsJune 5, 2026Cattle Producers Proud of Efforts Funded Through the …

New “Produce Innovation Award” for Growers Offers $10K and More to Winner

In a new effort to recognize growers of fruits, vegetables, tree nuts and potatoes whose innovative practices enhance the role of produce in creating better lives through improved yield or quality, better availability or increased demand, Bayer Crop Science opens the application process today for its new Produce Innovation Awards program. Read on to learn more about the award worth …

Optimistic about Fruit Drop

There are still many concerns about how much of this citrus crop will be lost to fruit drop. But University of Florida scientist Jim Graham explains why he’s optimistic that premature fruit drop may not be as bad this year compared to the previous two seasons. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

Citrus Growers Urged to Sign Up for TAP Dollars

It’s been a month since USDA announced new financial support for Florida citrus growers impacted by citrus greening. And State Executive Director of the Farm Service Agency in Florida, Rick Dantzler, is urging growers who have yet to sign up to do so. Download Audio Sponsored ContentVerdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida …