If you would like to receive the eNews version directly via e-mail, please subscribe here. Citrus Industry eNews Exclusive sponsor: Quality Containerized Citrus Trees 352-472-9185 LEGISLATIVE WATCH Florida Senate Immigration Bill Still in Negotiations Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, …
Development in the Sale of FDOC Building
The TLC Family Church made an offer to purchase the Florida Department of Citrus’ previous headquarters building in Lakeland for $1.22 million, which includes a nonrefundable deposit of $50,000 that the Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) would keep if for any reason TLC did not close on the property within 50 days. On April 27, the FCC made a counteroffer, which …
Florida Senate Immigration Bill Still In Negotiations
By DAVID ROYSE –THE NEWS SERVICE OF FLORIDA Copying without permission is prohibited. Contact http://www.newsserviceflorida.com THE CAPITAL, TALLAHASSEE, April 27, 2011…..The Legislature’s effort to step up enforcement of federal immigration laws remained in limbo Wednesday as advocates for immigrants came to the Capitol and the Senate president shifted responsibility for trying to work the issue out. Senate President Mike Haridopolos …
CRDF To Absorb Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation this week voted overwhelmingly to absorb the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council, which identifies research gaps in all aspects of the Florida citrus industry. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida …
CitraPac, Inc. Partners with Sweetbay Supermarkets
CitraPac, Inc. Partners with Sweetbay Supermarkets to Expand Florida Distribution of Fruit Pearls® Dundee, Fla. (April 25, 2011) – CitraPac, Inc. announced a new partnership with Sweetbay Supermarket to distribute Fruit Pearls® frozen snacks in 104 Florida stores. “Sweetbay’s aggressive promotion of healthy eating and lifestyles makes them the perfect partner for a small, innovative company like CitraPac,” stated Gregg …
Labor, Research Funding Among Big Fla. Citrus Mutual Issues
Florida Citrus Mutual President Vic Story discusses some of the major issues Mutual is working on. In the first report, he addresses state immigration legislation under consideration and efforts to get citrus research funding from tariffs on imported citrus products. Download Audio In the second report, he tackles the H2A labor program and proposed federal water regulations for Florida. Download …
Rural Recovery
Everett Griner explains how revitalizing the rural economy is working. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged About the FutureMarch 27, …
New Machines, Citrus Tree Health Are Topics At Harvest Field Day
An earth-bound olive harvester that might be used on oranges and a flying octocopter were among the sights harvesters and growers witnessed at last week’s Mechanical Harvesting Field Day at Immokalee. Fritz Roka of the University of Florida talks about the machines and their possible uses in the first two reports. Download Audio Download Audio In the third report, Roka …
A Tangerine A Day Could Keep the Doctor Away
If you’re eating an apple a day to keep the doctor away – you might want to add a tangerine as it seems that they could help control your weight and protect your heart. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research …
Water Wars
The three state squabbles are not over yet, and Everett Griner tells us why. Download Audio Sponsored ContentStrong Relationship Exists Between the Florida Cattle Enhancement Board and UF-IFASApril 17, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Funding For Quicker Response to Research QuestionsApril 10, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities That Spark Research ProjectsApril 3, 2026United Dairy Farmers of Florida Director Encouraged …