Category Archive

Steve Smith of Alico Inc., is one of 12 Florida citrus commissioners, and he shares some thoughts on the complexities in box tax discussions this year.  Report (1:30 wma)

The New Chairman of the Citrus Commission is Steve Ryan of Orange-Co, and in this report he discusses the delay in setting box tax rates for next season.  Report (1:30 wma)

Four Citrus Commissioners get sworn in for service, one of them returning, three of them new, and Citrus Commissioners postpone box tax decisions until the July meeting.  Gary Cooper reports from Lakeland.  Report (1:30 wma)

Citrus Grower Associates’ Joe Davis Jr and Frank Bouis remember their good friend and associate Dr Jim Griffiths, who was honored at the June meeting of the Florida Citrus Commission meeting this week.  Report (2:00 wma)

Florida Fresh Fruit Growers want to keep part of their box tax money to set up their own new varieties and marketing efforts.  Report (1:30 wma)

Outgoing Citrus Commission Chairman Andy Taylor says communicating with growers effectively with facts and details of the marketing programs remains important.  Report (1:00 wma)

Outgoing Citrus Commission Chairman Andy Taylor comments on the work of the “Special Industry Committee” he appointed in the final months of his tenure.  Report (1:30 wma)

Incoming Executive Vice President, Mike Sparks, talks about legislative issues with citrus industry.  Report (1:12 wma)

FDOC Special Industry Committee nears the end of its process according to Citrus Commissioner Steve Ryan of Orange-Co who Chairs the Committee.  Report (1:30 wma)