Everett Griner talks about California citrus crop in today’s Agri View. California citrus crop was bigger than Florida’s this year for the first time ever. Everett explains the reasons for this. He goes on to let us know what problems the California citrus producers may be facing. California Citrus Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers …
Florida Citrus Mutual Sets Goals for Florida Legislative Session
The Florida legislative session begins today in Tallahassee. Many agricultural leaders are getting ready to make a trip to the state capitol to speak to legislators about their needs. On the citrus side, Florida Citrus Mutual has set several goals to aid an industry with devastating challenges. Andrew Meadows, director of communications for Florida Citrus Mutual, says the issues on …
Will Arctic Cold Wave Affect Florida Citrus?
Florida is off to a cool start in 2018 as parts of the state anticipate freezing temperatures this week. Many crops underway at the moment may be impacted, including citrus. Gary Crawford has the story on the citrus side. Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida …
Florida Farmers Brace for Cold Weather
Florida farmers were preparing Thursday for continuing cold weather, with temperatures expected to drop into the 30s overnight as far south as Fort Myers and Homestead. Many of Florida’s crops cannot handle freezing temperatures for long periods. Citrus and strawberry farmers are preparing harvests ahead of time, often running irrigation systems to create small layers of ice over the fruit …
What Is the International Citrus Business Conference?
The International Citrus Business Conference is quickly approaching! Organized by Morris Agribusiness Services and AgNet Media, the conference will feature a range of topics from citrus greening research, to marketing fresh oranges and foreign competition. Allen Morris of Morris Agribusiness Services described the event: Registration for the International Citrus Business Conference is open! For more information, or to register, click …
Orange Juice Stuck in a Rut
The orange juice futures trade is stuck in the biggest rut it’s seen since way back in 1967. The futures closed lower for a record 15th-straight day last Wednesday, with no end in sight. Domestic demand for orange juice has been shrinking for several years. On top of that, add in a declining citrus crop in Florida, the nation’s number-one …
Agri View: Georgia Citrus
Everett Griner talks about Georgia citrus farming in today’s Agri View. Everett discusses the variety of oranges grown in Georgia. He also tells us about the research being done for the possibility of other types of citrus to be grown in Georgia. Georgia Citrus Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle …
Mike Sparks Comments on Federal Funding Delay
Although the House cleared federal relief funding on Thursday, the Senate will delay their decision until the new year. The $81 billion disaster-relief package includes money for Florida citrus growers impacted by Hurricane Irma. Mike Sparks, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, says although he is happy with the House passing the relief package, the delay in the Senate is disappointing. …
Citrus Money Passes House but Could Stall in Senate
Federal relief for Florida citrus growers cleared the U.S. House on Thursday, but its fate remained unclear in the Senate, which may not take up the package until January. Before the House vote, leaders separated an $81 billion disaster-relief package that includes citrus money from a short-term funding resolution needed to keep the government open through mid-January. The move drew …
Sweet Orange Scab Affecting Citrus Fruit Detected in Baldwin County
U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) officials have confirmed the first detection of sweet orange scab (SOS) in Alabama. The fruit sample was collected in Baldwin County by Alabama Department of Agriculture and Industries’ (ADAI) plant protection inspectors during a delimiting survey for citrus greening disease. The Auburn University Plant Diagnostic Clinic provided the initial diagnosis of SOS, and USDA Animal …