Citrus Expo Coming August 23rd and 24th

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Gary Cooper gives an update on the Citrus Expo.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growers Cautioned re Homeland Security Labor Rules

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FL Citrus Mutual’s Mike Carlton cautions new Homeland Security rules could actually harm U.S. ability to maintain its domestic food supply. Gary Cooper Reports  (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The EU Continues to Accept FL Citrus

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Although the US Department of Agriculture has banned Florida Citrus in some areas, the EU continues to accept the fruit.  Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique feel confident in Florida’s products.  Report (1:59 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Commish: Crop Size Hard to Determine Early

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Citrus Commissioner Steve Smith says guessing crop size far in advance is always a challenging part of the FDOC budget and tax setting process. Report (1:11 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Commish to Growers: Participate in Process

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Citrus Commissioner Ben Albritton Jr of Wauchula urges growers to participate in box tax discussions first hand to best be informed and if they have constructive input.  Report (1:27 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Special Industry Committee Meets July 11

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The “Special Industry Committee” of the Florida Citrus Commission will hold its next meeting July 11, 1:30 p.m. at FL Dept of Citrus Headquarters in Lakeland.  Report (wma)  Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Brazilian 06-07 Season Crop Forecast Figures

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Brazilian citrus growers expect to produce a crop 48 million boxes larger than last season, with similar FCOJ amounts compared to last season expected to go to export. Report (wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

New Product to Control Diaprepes Weevil

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There’s a new product to control Diaprepes Weevil. Gary Cooper has this Report  (wma)    Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Economist Allan Morris 5 Basic Truths

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Citrus Economist Allen Morris explains the first of his “5 Basic Truths” of citrus marketing: “You cannot expect reduced supplies to keep prices up”  Report (wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Rep Marty Bowen Discusses Ag Future with Ag Leaders

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Representative Marty Bowen of Polk County meets with Ag Commissioner Bronson, University and Ag Industry leaders to discuss agriculture’s future in Florida. Katherine Bush Reports  (wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024