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)
Cit Commish Albritton–More to FDOC than Most Realize
Ben Albritton Jr shares his views about the process for FDOC box tax rates and marketing efforts since becoming a Citrus Commissioner last year. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Small Grower View – Citrus Commissioner Albritton
Citrus Commissioner & small grower Ben Albritton Jr says growing demand via marketing is best way for small growers to have leverage in marketplace. Â Report (1:30 wma)
Fresh Growers Want Taxes for Own “Fresh†Effort
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)
Ag Hall of Fame Seeks Nominations
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)
Economist Allen Morris-5 Truths of Citrus Marketing
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)
Growers Needed to Combat Emotions of Immigration
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)
Lack of Harvest Labor Could Impact Crop Numbers
USDA Citrus Crop Statistics Administrator Bob Terry says abandoned fruit left on tree due to lack of labor could cause rare late season adjustments to the year’s final crop utilization numbers.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS
Citrus Mutual Urges Grower Input re Immigration
Citrus Mutual is urging growers to become more engaged in the immigration debate directly before it is too late. Â Report (2:00 wma)
June 2006 Citrus Commission Meeting Report
The attached summary from the FL Department of Citrus highlights the discussions and decisions at the June 21 Florida Citrus Commission meeting. (pdf)