Citrus Industry eNews: HLB Research; Juice Concerns; Trade Issues

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Getting it There

If you don’t think that the over-the-road trucker does not have an impact on our food prices, think again. Everett Griner tells us how much impact there really is. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Tropicana Gives UF/IFAS $1.5 Million Gift for Citrus Faculty Post

GAINESVILLE, Fla. –– Tropicana Products Inc., a division of PepsiCo Inc., has pledged $1.5 million to endow a professorship specializing in innovative citrus research to strengthen the Florida citrus industry, the nation’s largest, University of Florida and Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences officials and company representatives announced today. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

Citrus Department to Counter Adverse OJ Reports

The Florida Citrus Commission approves a public relations and advertising campaign that will in part counter media reports indicating that fruit juices are high in sugar and can contribute to obesity. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

2012 Census of Agriculture Forms on Their Way

Ag producers nationwide will soon have the new Census of Agriculture surveys available to fill out. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant 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 …

Questioning Farm Bill Completion by Years End

There are a lot of questions about whether or not a farm bill can actually be put together by the end of the year as Tyron Spearman looks at what some are saying could happen in our nation’s capitol. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

Citrus Growers Face Trade Issues and Other Challenges

Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks addresses trade concerns – one sparked by carbendazim contamination of OJ earlier this year – and other challenges facing Florida citrus growers. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit of Florida TODAY! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded …

Arrangements Announced for Former Ag Commissioner Doyle Conner

Former Commissioner of Agriculture Doyle Conner, who passed away on December 16, 2012, in Monticello, Florida, will lie in state at Florida’s Historic Capitol on Thursday, December 20. The funeral service and burial will follow. Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June …

Citrus Growers Hear Juice Concerns

Juice Products Association President Rick Cristol last week told Florida Citrus Mutual’s directors about numerous threats to the juice industry, including media reports about the amount of sugar in juice. He summarizes his discussion in this report. Download Audio This citrus news post sponsored by: Rural America’s customer-owned lending partner. Phone toll free 1-800-432-4156 Click here to contact Farm Credit …

Department of Citrus to Address OJ Sugar Issue

Media reports indicating that fruit juices contain as much or even more sugar than soft drinks could put a dent in Florida citrus juice sales. Florida Department of Citrus Executive Director Doug Ackerman in this report discusses a proactive plan the department will present to its governing board – the Florida Citrus Commission – Wednesday. See the Citrus Commission agenda …