In these reports, news and comments from the first meeting of the Marketing Alternatives Subcommittee of the Florida Department of Citrus. The subcommittee’s existence is part of the overall efforts of the Citrus Commission to find answers to the “free rider” issue where other orange producing states and nations get benefits from Citrus Department marketing efforts that are presently paid …
“FARMS” Program Helps Conservation Effort in SW FL
Some southwest Florida citrus producers are among those taking advantage of funding assistance through USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service and Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD), to install new infrastructure that will either improve surface water quality or reduce pumping from deep water wells in the area. The program is called FARMS. Hear more from SWFWMD’s Bill Orendorff in both …
U S Senate Passes Its Version of Farm Bill
As news of the Senate passing its version of the Farm Bill makes the rounds, various folks are weighing in with differing opinions. An example, Acting Secretary of Agruculture Chuck Conner says the legislation is “fatally flawed”, while a Florida Citrus Mutual release commends the Senate for passing a bill it says “for the first time, provides substantial funding for …
Citrus Commission Looks At Mktg Alternatives
In this report, news and issues revolving around upcoming Citrus Commission meetings, with comments from Citrus Commission Chairman Ben Albritton. Report (2:00 mp3) This post sponsored by: 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 the …
Canker Issues Remain Challenging
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman …
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Critical Funding To Enhance Brahman GeneticsApril …
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant …
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 Provides Opportunities to Develop Preliminary Data For Future Grant ProjectsMay 1, …
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 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 …