Citrus Growers Gather in Wauchula for Crop Forecast Breakfast

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Crop Forecasts

Peace River Valley citrus growers gathered in Wauchula this morning to hear the 2006-07 season citrus crop forecast via Southeast AgNet’s statewide live network broadcast. Growers sharing their reaction to the forecast said that although the 135 million number was a little lower than they would have liked to have seen, better prices will obviously be good for growers. Sponsored …

FDOC & Mutual Execs on USDA Citrus Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

The Stallings Crop Insurance Grower Breakfast at Ray-Bob Groves in Alturas was a success, drawing a good group of growers to gather to hear the citrus crop forecast “live” broadcast.  Citrus Department and FL Citrus Mutual leaders also attended and provide reaction to the forecast in this report.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture …

FDOC Exec-Mktg Effort Remains Important

Dan Citrus

While the citrus crop forecast may mean strong prices for growers this season, Citrus Department and industry leaders taking a longer term view remain focused on the need for strong marketing efforts to keep consumer demand strong into the future as retail prices may continue to climb.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke with FDOC Executive Director Ken Keck at the Ray-Bob Groves …

USDA Citrus Crop Estimates Confirm smaller FL crop

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

USDA Citrus Crop Administrator released the citrus crop forecast numbers for this season for the first time on a live network broadcast through Southeast AgNet.  Here is some excerpts from that “live” statewide broadcast.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: …

USDA Citrus crop forecast is official

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

USDA’s citrus crop forecast tuned in a huge audience as the numbers were made public for the first time.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Numbers Drop

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

 Bob Terry with USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service issued lower numbers this morning for the citrus crop.  Report (8:00 wma) Sponsoring these news reports: AND AND USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Hear Citrus Crop Forecast “LIVE”

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts, International

There is a banner on the front left side of this web site to hear the “LIVE” broadcast of the citrus crop forecast Thursday morning October 12th at 8:29 a.m.: http://www.nybot.com. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Citrus Mutual Pres on Grower Outlook

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

The USDA Citrus Crop Forecast to be released this week will re-focus growers on the season ahead.  In this report, Florida Citrus Mutual President Jay Clark discusses the mood of the growers going into the harvest season.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

FL Citrus Mutual Comments leading up to Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus, Crop Forecasts

There is huge anticipation for the Oct 12 Citrus Crop Forecast this week, Florida Citrus Mutual Executive Mike Sparks comments in this report.  Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Honduran Grapefruit Exports to EU

Randall Weiseman Citrus

This is a picture of one of the ships at Puerto Cortes near San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The photo was taken in September on a recent trip to Central America by Southeast AgNet president Gary Cooper, to tour the Honduran grapefruit industry. Hear and read more about the trip in the International Citrus category of this website, and be sure …