In this report, the director of University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center, Dr Harold Browning, discusses a couple upcoming meetings in detail that will focus on citrus science and research. One will be held in China in just a few days, the other here in Florida in December. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester …
Citrus News: Unified Tax & 2009 Advertising Plans- Neff Reports
In the first of these two reports, Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff reviews some of the considerations under discussion about trying to get wider participation in funding for citrus research and marketing efforts. In the second feature, Neff reports on more advertising dollars likely to be available for Department of Citrus advertising due to the higher than expected Florida citrus crop …
More Psyllids in Calif Citrus / FL’s Murraro “Researcher of Year”
In the first of these two citrus news headlines, news of more citrus psyllid finds in California as officials there try to find where the pest already is and contain it before citrus greening, or HLB is also discovered. In the second report, commentary about Florida Fruit and Vegetable Association’s Researcher of the Year Award, recently bestowed upon Professor and …
Greening Off “Select” List & Abandoned Groves Concerns Grow
Hear more in the first report herein about how USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has decided to remove citrus greening (HLB) pathogens from the ‘select agent’ list. It is a move that should help researchers in their quest to find answers to the citrus tree disease. CLICK HERE if you want to see the Federal Register listing about …
Citrus News: No FDOC Vote / Comments on Crop / Psyllid in SC
In these two headlines with citrus news, you’ll hear more on – the Florida Department of Citrus Sunset Review process, – citrus psyllid finds and resulting quarantines in South Carolina, and – comments from a 15-year citrus buyer and small grower with thoughts about the crop forecast and market outlook from his grass-roots perspective. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets …
No Grower Referendum Expected as Part of FDOC Review
As we mentioned late yesterday, looks like there will be no grower referendum on the Florida Dept of Citrus. Lawmakers overseeing the FDOC Sunset Review process say there simply was not much support or input in favor of such a grower vote. Lakeland Ledger reporter Kevin Bouffard has studied this issue and followed up with the newsmakers about it. To …
FARM BILL IMPLEMENTATION – Progress as of October 2008
This just in from USDA… Within weeks of the late June enactment of the Farm Bill, USDA began delivering program benefits for 2008 and will deliver additional program benefits in 2009. The 2008 Farm Bill has 15 titles — and more than 600 provisions: 50 percent more than the 2002 Farm Bill. Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR …
Citrus Concerns Grow Over Specialty Crop Research Allocations
There is a growing rumble in Florida and particularly in citrus country over recent allocations of specialty crop research monies. CLICK HERE to read the entire USDA news release that outlines where some 28-million research dollars are being awarded. Some industry and congressional sources tell us the allocations overlook critical and timely needs for research into citrus greening disease, or …
FL Congressman Putnam: Retail O J Too High for Market Situation
In this first report posted herein, comments from central Florida Congressman Adam Putnam about the need for orange juice “brands” to do more to help move tremendous supplies in the orange juice pipeline right now, including putting more efforts into advertising as well as bringing retail prices more in line with market supply reality. Putnam’s comments echo what we heard …
FL Citrus Mutual CEO Says Strong Mktg Push Needed for OJ
In this report comments from Mike Sparks, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, about the recent October Citrus Crop Forecast from USDA and the market situation in need of a strong push to reduce the amount of orange juice already in the pipeline. Sponsoring this report: Sponsored ContentWhat Sets Provysol® Fungicide ApartJuly 8, 2025CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2025Nuseed Carinata Covers …