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 …
More on USDA Grapefruit Purchase
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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, …
December Citrus Forecast Coming
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 ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …
Citrus Industry Magazine “Keeper” Issue
Coming out next week will be Citrus Industry Magazine’s “Keeper” issue. Ernie Neff explains what all will be in the December issue and why it’sĂ‚Â a “keeper”. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers …
USDA to Purchase Grapefruit Juice
USDA announced this week their plans to purchase 34 million pounds of grapefruit juice.  Report (:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through SharpShooter™June 16, 2026
FCC Chairman Promotes Census
Coming in just one month will be the 2007 Census of Agriculture from USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service, and Chairman of the Florida Citrus Commission Ben Albritton, reminds growers how important it will be for them to fill those surveys out and send back. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding …
FDOC Provides Materials for Schools
Part of the promotional efforts by the Florida Department of Citrus includes providing informational material for schools. FDOC’s Vanessa Hodak explains. Ă‚Â Report (1:00 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
FDOC Working to Keep Growers Informed
An effort is underway to help keep growers better informedĂ‚Â when it comes to business conducted by the Florida Department of Citrus. Ă‚Â Report (1:15 mp3)Ă‚Â Ă‚Â Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or …
FCIRCC Looking Ahead
There areĂ‚Â issues in the citrus industry that the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council continue to deal with, but they also are looking ahead to figure out where the funding will may need to come from. Ă‚Â Report (1:30 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …
Grapefruit Juice Price Concerns
The price of grapefruit juice right now has many in the industry wondering how things will transpire this season.Ă‚Â An issue Southeast Agnet discussed with Florida Citrus Packer’s Richard Kinney. Ă‚Â Report (1:45 mp3) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant …