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 …

Agricultural Travelogue – Honduras Grapefruit

Gary Cooper Citrus, General, International

I was in Honduras in September for a grapefruit production tour. The industry’s leading Citrus Industry Magazine, will have a feature on what I learned about their grapefruit industry there that sends high quality red varieties to Europe the couple months before Florida fruit starts coming into season. Here’s an excerpt. CENTRAL AMERICAN CITRUS TRAVELOGUE: HONDURAS Honduras is nestled under …

FDOC Spokesman Explains Importance of Growing Demand

Dan Citrus

Even though FL citrus yields may be down this season as a result of the past couple years of calamities, a Citrus Department spokesman explains growing demand now while retail prices remain high is critical for grower returns in the not-too-distant future.  Report (1:00 wma)

Fl Citrus Mutual Pres Jay Clark re Canker Erad Comp $

Dan Citrus

Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper catches up with Florida Citrus Mutual President Jay Clark immediately following Ag Secretary’s announcement about the last of the canker eradication monies being allocated.  Report (2:00 wma)

USDA Studies Possible Grapefruit Juice Buy for Schools

Dan Citrus

With a lot of grapefruit juice in the pipeline now at the start of the season, USDA is looking at the possibility of purchasing some grapefruit juice for school lunch programs.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke to U S Agriculture Secretary Mike Johanns about it during his Florida visit Thursday.  Report (2:00 wma)

US Ag Secty Johanns Canker Comp Comments

Dan Citrus

U S Agriculture Secretary describes how it feels to finally get Florida citrus growers paid in full on USDA commitments from the former citrus canker eradication program.  AgNet’s Gary Cooper spoke to him just after the announcement.  Report (1:00 wma)

USDA- Another 100 Million for FL Citrus

Dan Citrus

Dozens of FL citrus growers and industry leaders meet with US Ag Secretary Mike Johanns Thursday afternoon at FL Citrus Mutual Headquarters to hear announcements about canker compenstion.  Southeast AgNet’s Gary Cooper has this report.  Report (1:00 wma)