FDOC Exec re “Free Rider” Issue & Mktg Importance

Dan Citrus

The New Executive Director of the FL Dept of Citrus Ken Keck says nothing is more important at the Dept than driving consumer demand.  Report (2:00 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

New FL Citrus Mutual Exec re Rsch Funding Needs

Dan Citrus

The new top executive at Florida Citrus Mutual says securing proper research funding for canker and greening will be among his top priorities.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Industry Icon, Dr Jim Griffiths, Dies at 92

Dan Citrus

Citrus Industry meetings in Florida will not be the same in the future without the presence of the spry and outspoken Dr Jim Griffiths.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Passing of Citrus Industry Icon Dr Jim Griffiths

Randall Weiseman Citrus, Florida

The Florida Citrus Industry loses an icon, and family growers lose a strong spokesman. Dr Jim Griffiths Dead at 92.  Report (:55 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Indian River Growers Ponder Gfruit Tax & Mktg Needs

Dan Citrus

As Florida growers ponder box tax rates for next season overall, Indian River Citrus League seriously studies grapefruit proposals.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Immigration Bill Before Election in Question

Dan Citrus, Field Crops, General, Vegetables

FFVA Executive Mike Stuart says there is a ways to go before any new Federal immigration legislation is finalized.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

FL Citrus Mutual Elects New Officers

Dan Citrus

FL Citrus Mutual Elects New Officers at Mutual Conference  Report (:39 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus Crop FCOJ Yield Nears Record Quality

Dan Citrus

Citrus Crop Nears Record in F C O J Yield Quality according to USDA-NASS  Report (1:02 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Citrus Crop Count Labor Shortage Concerns

Dan Citrus

No change in citrus crop numbers in the June update, but USDA Citrus Stats Admin says labor shortages could present a unique situation.  Report (1:30 wma) USDA NASS Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025

Crop Production Report Reviewed

Dan Citrus, General

USDA has issued a new crop report with forecasts for winter wheat, citrus and other crops.  Report (:50 wma) Sponsored ContentFCEB Recurring Funding Provides Opportunity for Longer Term Research ProjectsOctober 10, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Advances Forage ResearchOctober 3, 2025Florida Cattle Enhancement Board Acts As Catalyst For Timely ResearchSeptember 26, 2025