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.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

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.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application …

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) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New …

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) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of …

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) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …

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) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher …

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 Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm …

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.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials through …

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) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted Application of Herbicides or Beneficials …

Citrus Commissioner Smith re Box Tax Consideration

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) Sponsored ContentCIR Agriculture Harvester ProductsJuly 1, 2026FL Cattle Enhancement Board Wraps up Funding YearJune 30, 2026Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Awarded Researcher Discusses New World Screwworm OverviewJune 19, 2026Verdant Robotics Offers Growers Targeted …