Mutual Conf Wrap & Citrus Commish on Tax Support

Dan Citrus

FL Citrus Mutual Conf wraps up & box tax debate continues – Citrus Commissioner Ryan urges support for tax rate proposals.  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

Reactions Abound re USDA Quarantine on FL Fruit

Dan Citrus

Mutual Conf Wrap & Citrus Commish on Tax Support.  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

Farm Bureau: Citrus Quarantine Sets Bad Precedent

Dan Citrus, Florida

Florida Farm Bureau Says fresh citrus quarantine rule should be based on conclusive science. (pdf) 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

FDOC Exec Speaks to Importance of Mktg Pgm Support

Dan Citrus

FL Citrus Department’s new Exec Dir, Ken Keck, says ‘brands’ simply can not effectively replace generic advertising to grow 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

FDOC Exec Says Mktg Support Critical for Growers

Dan Citrus

FDOC Exec Director Ken Keck says Adv & Mktg is critical to keeping grower returns high in coming seasons.  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

Additional Funding for Citrus Growers

Dan Citrus

USDA is compensating citrus growers hit hard by canker since hurricanes increased spread since 2004.  This report from USDA’s radio team.   Report (1:00 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

Citrus Commissioner discusses Special Industry Committee & FDOC Budget proposals

Dan Citrus

Citrus Commissioner Steve Ryan of Orange-Co discusses the progress of the “Special Industry Committee” and offers views on FDOC box tax and budget proposals for next season.  Report (1:45 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, …

USDA Quarantines Fresh from FL – Fresh Interests Want to Lead Own R&D Efforts

Dan Citrus

 FL Fresh Growers ponder quarantine decision, and want to tax themselves for “fresh” initiative to include R&D and marketing activities for themselves. 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 Conference Continues FDOC Talks

Dan Citrus

USDA imposes quarantine on FL Fresh citrus going to other citrus states, and FL Citrus Mutual leaders meet this week at Citrus Conference.  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