State Sen. J.D. Alexander in the following interview explains why he introduced a bill, now law, that makes major changes to the Florida Citrus Commission and the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Changes include capping citrus taxes, reapportioning citrus districts, ending current commissioners’ terms June 30, and limiting the term of the FDOC executive director. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle …
Citrus Industry eNews: High Hopes for HLB Research
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Very Few Changes in Citrus Forecast
There were very few changes in the citrus forecast reported this morning by USDA. No changes were made in the Florida orange, but a small change in grapefruit. Download Audio To view the Citrus Crop Forecast form (.pdf format) with the latest numbers CLICK HERE. The July USDA Citrus Crop forecast is scheduled for Tuesday July 12, 2011 at approximately …
Researched Out
Where would be really be without agriculture research? Everett Griner tells us. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and …
Pomegranates Showing Potential in Florida
The challenges to our citrus industry has some looking for alternatives and one that is showing great potential is pomegranates. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship …
Florida Citrus Commissioner Has High Hopes For HLB Research
Stan Carter, chair of the commission’s Research Committee, in the first report says he has great hope for HLB solutions coming out of research. Download Audio In the second report, Carter says recent reports about increasing orange juice sales mean the industry must solve HLB and increase production to meet demand. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production …
Farm Exports
Everett Griner tells us how we are indebted to our farmers. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril 24, 2026Strong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril …
Making MyPlate Your Plate
Well MyPlate is now the new primary food group symbol for our nation and Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack says it is a simple reminder for consumers to make healthy food choices. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle …
Bonita Springs To Be Hub Of Florida Citrus Activity Next Week
Florida’s citrus industry will be focused on Bonita Springs next week, where Florida Citrus Mutual will hold its annual Florida Citrus Industry Conference at the Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. The Florida Citrus Commission and the Citrus Research and Development Foundation will also meet at the hotel. Download Audio Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Production ResearchMay 8, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Florida’s Gulf Citrus Leaders Discuss History And The Future
When the Gulf Citrus Growers Association celebrated its 25th anniversary in LaBelle last week, members who have served as president offered some historical perspectives. First president Hugh English in this interview discusses the association’s birth and early objectives and offers an assessment of its quarter century of service. Download Audio Recent past president Carey Soud discusses the Gulf CGA’s rise …