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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

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 ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024

USDA Quarantines FL fresh fruit to other citrus states

Dan Citrus, Florida

Late Tuesday 6-6-06 it is confirmed that USDA will quarantine Florida fresh citrus shipments to other citrus producing states due to citrus canker.  USDA is expected to publish details by the end of summer. Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary …

Box Tax Talks & Gulf Citrus 20th Anniversary

Dan Citrus

Box taxes & “fresh” proposals dominate citrus discussions.  Report (1:30 wma) Sponsored ContentNuseed Carinata Covers New GroundOctober 1, 2024TriEst Ag Group: Partners in ProfitabilityApril 1, 2024SECURE FUNDING NOW | USDA-Sponsored Farming Project Underway in the Southern PiedmontFebruary 1, 2024