FL Citrus Labor Woes

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The Florida citrus harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Report (1:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Smaller Numbers due to a Shortage in Labor

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

With labor decreasing in Florida, smaller crops are due with millions left on the trees.  Report (1:04 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Countries Deal with Citrus Challenges

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

Australia deals with drought, while Spain focuses on new products, Gary Cooper reports.  Report (:41 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Allen Morris Truth #2

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

In Allen Morris’s 5 Basic Marketing Truths, Truth #2 explains that Brands cannot grow the market.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Expo Coming August 23rd and 24th

Randall Weiseman Citrus Expo News

Gary Cooper gives an update on the Citrus Expo.  Report (:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growers Cautioned re Homeland Security Labor Rules

Randall Weiseman Citrus

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

The EU Continues to Accept FL Citrus

Randall Weiseman Citrus, General

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Commish: Crop Size Hard to Determine Early

Randall Weiseman Citrus

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Commish to Growers: Participate in Process

Randall Weiseman Citrus

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Special Industry Committee Meets July 11

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

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 ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsNovember 1, 2024Nuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024