In this report John Jackson, FCIRCC, explains that the research box tax will help the Florida Citrus Industry Research Coordinating Council move forward with citrus research that has been struggling due to lack of funds. Report (:55 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida …
2007 Citrus Expo- Managing Today’s Risks for Tomorrow’s Profits
Mark your calendars for August 22-23, 2007 for the 16th Annual Citrus Expo. This year’s Expo includes seminar speakers from Brazil, Australia, and South Afica covering topics including information on citrus greening disease, the re-establishment of citrus nursery rootstocks, and grove replanting plans into the future. A complimentary Country Cracker Cookout will be offered each day for breakfast and lunch, …
Research Funding Could Be Affected by Box Tax Proposal
John Jackson, FCIRCC, explains in this report that no matter what decision is made for the new box tax rate, research funding will be greatly affected. Report (1:28 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsoring this news report: Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts …
Fresh Fruit Shipping Rule is Priority for USDA-APHIS
Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke with Ron DeHaven, USDA-APHIS, while on a recent trip to Washington, DC. DeHaven says that the Fresh Fruit Shipping Rule is on the top of their list to finalize. Report (1:15 wma) Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to Cattle Producers in FloridaDecember …
FDOC Keeping Grapefruit Reserves in Mind During Box Tax Debates
Ken Keck, FDOC, talks in this report about the items the department has to consider, including grapefruit juice reserves, while making decisions on a new box tax rate. Report (1:12 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support For ResearchDecember 19, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Considers Efforts Important to …
Indian River Citrus League Members Discuss Box Tax Rate Proposal
In this report, Doug Bournique, IRCL Executive Vice President, talks about the meeting his members held to discuss the FDOC’s box tax proposals. Bournique says that the growers on the east coast are having mixed emotions at this point. Report (1:13 wma) Listen to other comments on the box tax rate proposals Sponsored ContentFlorida Cattle Enhancement Board Provides Significant Support …
Citrus Box Tax Proposals – Listen Up!
Something different, we’re posting several raw interviews at once in this post so citrus folks can hear what’s being said about the new FDOC tax proposals for the coming season. For those willing to load and listen, maybe it will help foster productive discussions going on throughout citrus country in the weeks to come. The first five interviews were done …
FL AgNet Week In Review May 18, 2007
In this week’s podcast, the Florida Beef Council works with state dieticians, Congressman Putnam and Congressman Boyd discuss Country of Origin Labeling (COOL), citrus growers are faced with a deadline for insurance coverage, the FDOC proposes new box tax rates, and the NRCS meets to learn about the plant material program. To hear Florida’s weekly reviews subscribe to our podcast …
FDOC Tax Rate Proposals – Let the Discussions Begin
With FDOC tax rate proposals indicating increases in all categories, a healthy debate is expected around the state as various grower groups meet to host the FDOC team and discuss marketing plans and other reasons for the increases. In the first report below, hear FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck explain reasons for the increase. In the second report, Keck discusses …
FDOC Sets Box Tax Rate Proposals for 07/08
Citrus growers around Florida will have several opportunities in the coming month to provide input, ideas and discussion about new box tax rate proposals that have been increased across the board to provide more research support while holding marketing programs steady to help move what is expected to be a growing crop. Overview details are in the first report below, …