Several pieces of genuinely “good news” concerning Florida’s citrus industry were reported by Florida’s news media over the past week. There were two reports about elements within the citrus industry contributing to good causes. In another report, a Florida Department of Citrus spokesperson defends the nutritional qualities of orange juice. This report summarizes the good news. Download Audio THANK YOU …
Where Presidential Candidates Stand on Ag Related Issues
Election Day is upon us and just in case you are still undecided, The American Soybean Association recently posed several Ag-issue related questions to the two men seeking the nation’s highest office. ASA President Steve Wellman notes that President Obama and Governor Romney were both in favor on passing the Farm Bill this year and had similar thoughts on what …
Grower/FCC Member Addresses Citrus Drop, Calories in OJ
Florida Citrus Commissioner Jay Clark at a recent Citrus Commission meeting said Florida’s 2012-13 crop may be smaller than forecast because of excessive fruit drop. He also wondered how the Florida Department of Citrus will counter reports about fruit juices being high in calories and sugar. He addresses both issues in this report. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus …
Bayer CropScience Hosts Growers at Tampa Conference
Scores of Florida citrus growers attend Bayer CropScience’s recent Citrus Innovation Conference in Tampa. Steve Olson, Bayer product manager for insecticides, tells the purpose of the conference and discusses some of the company’s citrus products. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor Solutions …
Indian River Citrus Land Values Addressed
Richard Dempsey and Ben Gibson of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate use data from their associate Jeff Cusson to discuss citrus land values in Florida’s Indian River area. Dempsey begins the discussion in this report. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free 1-877-758-5035 Click here to contact Labor …
Broker: Citrus Land Values Reflect Fruit Prices
Dean Saunders, owner of Coldwell Banker Commercial Saunders Real Estate, in this report discusses recent trends in citrus land values. He says the “go-go” years – when citrus land that might be developed sold for $50,000 an acre – are long gone. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? Phone toll free …
Citrus Industry eNews: Grove Land Values; Sandy’s Impact
If you would like to receive this eNews directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: One crushing blow. Many different pests. DON’T MISS THIS Land Values of Florida Citrus Groves 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, …
New CEU Article Available Online
Earn one General Standards (CORE) continuing education unit (CEU) by reading the article, “Pesticide application procedures,” and passing the accompanying test. Citrus Industry magazine’s final CEU article of the year, authored by University of Florida’s Stephen H. Futch and Tim Gaver, is now online and will appear in the November issue of Citrus Industry. This CEU will be available until …
Trap for Criminals on the Farm
This is a novel way to catch a crook. Everett Griner gives us the story, and a few precautions. 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 …
November Citrus Industry Loaded with Great Information
The November Citrus Industry magazine, which readers will receive soon, includes updates on alternaria resistance to fungicides and efforts to find new sustainable and profitable scion-rootstock combinations. It also contains a continuing education unit (CEU) article and test, and much more. Editor Ernie Neff reports. Download Audio THANK YOU to our Citrus Crop Forecast Coverage Sponsors! Got Labor? Need Labor? …