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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 …

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester …

In this week’s “Ask the Citrus Expert” Feature John Jackson, Executive Director of the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council (FCIRCC) discusses how citrus dollars are allocated among the hundreds of research proposals forwarded for consideration. Report Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows …

A recent Sunset Review Process report by the Office of Program Policy Analysis & Government Accountability (OPPAGA) is stirring things up some at grass roots levels, as grower groups and others in Florida’s citrus industry voice support for the marketing efforts of the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC). Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement …

Citrus Growers are invited to gather at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday December 5, at the front gate of Orange-Co of Florida groves at 12010 NE Highway 70 near Arcadia, to participate in a field trip about citrus greening disease identification. Local Extension Service agents are helping to organize the event. Growers are asked to be on time and to carpool …

In this report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charles Bronson airs a spot about the importance of the Agriculture Census, and Citrus Statistics Administrator for the Florida Ag Statistics Service, Bob Terry, comments on USDA’s Census of Agriculture from a citrus statistics needs perspective. Report (2:00 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research …

A Legislative accountability office published a report recently about the Florida Department of Citrus, proposing several options for lawmakers to consider. Meanwhile, Citrus Department officials and some folks representing growers and others at grass roots levels have some problems with the analysis. In this report, an overview of the story about which we’re sure to hear a lot more about …

Another report about USDA’s planned purchase of grapefruit juice for school lunch and other federal feeding programs. Report (2:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research in the Cattle IndustryFebruary 6, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Track Record Well Received By LegislatorsJanuary …

There are many in the citrus industry who are interested in seeing if there will be any adjustments to USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service citrus forecast when it comes out soon.  Report (1:30 mp3) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsMarch 1, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Offers Targeted Research for Florida Cattle IndustryFebruary 20, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Allows Viable Research …