A Look Toward the 06/07 Citrus Crop Forecast

Dan Citrus

Crop Statistics teams already in preparation for the 06/07 season crop forecast, USDA’s Bob Terry says tree counts also underway.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Next Yr Forecast Won’t Account for 06 “Unpicked”

Dan Citrus

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 Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Citrus Crop # May Adjust for Fruit Left on Trees

Dan Citrus

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 Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Legis Leaders Look for Ways to Preserve FL Agric

Dan Citrus, Florida

At a late June meeting in Kissimmee, FL Ag Commissioner Charles Bronson discusses Legislative ideas to help keep FL Agriculture viable into the future.  Katherine Bush reports.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Cit Commish Albritton–More to FDOC than Most Realize

Dan Citrus

Ben Albritton Jr shares his views about the process for FDOC box tax rates and marketing efforts since becoming a Citrus Commissioner last year.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Small Grower View – Citrus Commissioner Albritton

Dan Citrus

Citrus Commissioner & small grower Ben Albritton Jr says growing demand via marketing is best way for small growers to have leverage in marketplace.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Fresh Growers Want Taxes for Own “Fresh” Effort

Dan Citrus

Fresh citrus growers in FL want to tax themselves and formulate their own research and marketing plans separate from the Dept of Citrus - they say it is the only way to give “Fresh” a chance.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Ag Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations

Dan Citrus, Florida

Citrus people should be sure to get their choices into the hopper for next year’s Ag Hall of Fame inductions.  Katherine Bush has details.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Economist Allen Morris-5 Truths of Citrus Marketing

Dan Citrus

Describing what he calls the “5 Truths” of citrus marketing, independent industry economist Allen Morris says facts sometimes do not support popular rumors in the field.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024

Growers Needed to Combat Emotions of Immigration

Dan Citrus

As the U S House prepares for field hearings about immigration reform, FL Citrus Mutual urges growers to become engaged first hand in response to emotions of those who thus far seem to be driving the policy-making process.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundJuly 15, 2024CIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024