In this report, comments from Peace River Citrus Grower Association’s Barbara Carlton, about what growers in her area are learning about the continuous problems of citrus canker. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle …
Growers Rally Behind FDOC vs OPPAGA Report
In these weekly features on Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) news, Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton Jr. says while the purpose of sunset legislation is fully understood, citrus growers deserve more than a ‘cookie cutter’ approach when it comes to studying the FDOC as part of the legislative sunset review process. Also in the second report below, Ernie Neff reports …
Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Update
Citrus Industry Magazine editor Ernie Neff was on hand in Tavares this week for a meeting about this unique internet-based weather information reporting service. Learn more from the FAWN website. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Citrus Crop Forecast Update December 2007
In this report, Crop Statistics Administrator for the Florida Ag Statistics Service, Bob Terry, discusses the December 2007 citrus crop forecast update released this morning. Report (approx 4:00 mp3) The full report is now also posted to the USDA/NASS/FASS website. Sponsoring this news report: USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida …
Canker Eradication Courtoom Saga Continues
A Palm Beach County Judge says backyard citrus tree owners who lost trees in the war against citrus canker deserve compensation, and Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner is not happy about it. More in these reports. Report (2:00 mp3) Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …
Cargill May Soon Sell More Plants?
According to recent reports, Cargill may soon be selling its some or all of its remaining citrus juice processing plants in Florida. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, …
USDA To Host Citrus Greening Summit
But before you book your tickets to attend the summit in Beltsville, Maryland Dec 17 & 18, you need to know attendance is ‘by invitation only’ and not open to the public. More details in this report. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well …
Citrus Research Update from University of Florida CREC
Here is another citrus research update newsletter from UF’s Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. (pdf file) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Supports Beef Education and Promotion ProgramsJanuary 23, 2026Florida Cattle Producers Proactive In Research …
Peace River Valley Growers Offer FDOC Feedback
In these weekly features about Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) news, feedback from the grass roots on a couple of key issues. Comments in these reports come from Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association (PRVCGA) Executive Director Barbara Carlton, describing feelings of her grower leaders about proposals to fix the so-called “free-rider” issue, and about recent sunset review studies out …
Citrus Headlines from Texas & Louisiana
On the west side of the Gulf of Mexico, 32 Texas counties are quarantined in hopes of slowing the spread of the citrus psyllid. On the north side of the Gulf, Louisiana citrus growers report this year’s satsuma and navel harvest signals a comeback for their industry since the ravages of hurricanes in recent years. Report Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement …