In this report, some scant detail about reports that a citrus grower referendum on the box tax may still be in the works. It will be among the issues for growers and industry in this Legislative Session, which starts this Tuesday in Tallahassee. Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to …
“Open Outcry” Silenced – Futures Trading Now All Electronic
In these reports, comments from commodities trader Roger Corrado at I C E Futures U S in New York. He says it’s a historic but sad time as the open outcry system for trading futures contracts is silenced. In the third report posted below, some interesting reflections about how Corrado and others got a start in the business. Report (2:00 …
Citrus Hall of Fame Celebration Next Friday March 7
Florida Department of Citrus is among the supporters of the The Citrus Hall of Fame of Florida’s Citrus Celebration luncheon coming up March 7 at Florida Southern College in Lakeland. Meanwhile, the Florida Citrus Festival is reportedly shutting down, and depending on what happens in that situation maybe the confusion between the two Hall of Fames can be quieted once …
Greening Summit Scheduled for April in Avon Park
Here is a PDF file of the brochure (pdf file)for what is being titled a citrus Greening Summit (pdf file)for Florida growers in Avon Park April 8, 2008. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 …
Citrus Expo “Seeking Profitability Through Interim Innovations”
The theme “Seeking Profitability Through Interim Innovations” aptly describes the mood of growers and industry as the seminars program for Citrus Expo August 20 & 21, 2008 begins to come together. Steering Committee members will soon have a list of seminar titles to consider from earlier group and grower input, and growers around the state are encouraged to discuss their …
Citrus Summary 2006-2007 Now Available
The 2006-2007 Citrus Summary is now available online. The summary contains all of the latest facts and figures about United States citrus production; acreage, boxes, county by county numbers, etc. Sponsored ContentFlorida 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 Mutual Area Meetings Set
Florida Citrus Mutual has scheduled its 2008 Area Meetings where local members are invited to meet and greet staff and discuss important issues. Lunch or dinner will be served at each meeting. The locations of the meeting do not allow for booths to be set up, however, Allied Members are invited to attend to meet citrus growers in their area …
South FL Agriculture Workshops to Address Water Restrictions
The following workshops have been scheduled in South Florida concerning the Water Restrictions from the South Florida Water Management District. Irrigation Restrictions: Production Implications” workshops (pdf file) are scheduled as follows: March 5th – Palm Beach County Extension, University of Florida/IFAS, 559 North Military Trail, West Palm Beach; 4:00pm – 6:00pm. March 18th – Southwest Florida Research and Education Center, …
Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitor, Sponsor and Floorplan UPDATE
Here is the very latest information on Citrus Expo 2008 Exhibitors & Sponsors (pdf file) and the Trade Show Floorplan. The Steering Committee is also about to publish a long list of seminar topics to distribute around the industry for discussion. Please see a Steering Committee member in your area if you would like to have input on the 2008 …
Could “Citrus Country” turn into “Biofuels Country”?
In these reports, Florida Congressman Tim Mahoney says south and central Florida could lead the cellulosic ethanol industry and that the federal goverenment is making serious investments to help spur the industry forward. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) Being Counted Is Up To YOU! Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay …