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)
Citrus Commish to Growers: Participate in Process
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)
Special Industry Committee Meets July 11
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)Â
Brazilian 06-07 Season Crop Forecast Figures
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)
New Product to Control Diaprepes Weevil
There’s a new product to control Diaprepes Weevil. Gary Cooper has this Report (wma) Â
Citrus Economist Allan Morris 5 Basic Truths
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)
Rep Marty Bowen Discusses Ag Future with Ag Leaders
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)
A Look Toward the 06/07 Citrus Crop Forecast
Crop Statistics teams already in preparation for the 06/07 season crop forecast, USDA’s Bob Terry says tree counts also underway. Â Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
Next Yr Forecast Won’t Account for 06 “Unpickedâ€
Crop forecasters say that any unpicked FL citrus this year will not change or impact how they prepare their crop forecast numbers for the next season.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
Citrus Crop # May Adjust for Fruit Left on Trees
If adequate labor is not available to complete the FL citrus harvest, USDA National Ag Statistics’ Bob Terry says it could lead to a rare late season adjustment in final crop utilization numbers.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS