Late Season Rally in Forecast for Florida Orange Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 11, 2017 Latest estimate from USDA reveals first increase in several months; grapefruit continues to sour.Read More
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Florida Citrus Stuck in Crop Forecast Funk Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 11, 2017 Latest estimate from USDA shows no change for oranges; grapefruit count gets squeezed.
Florida Citrus Crop Besieged By Sinking Feeling Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 9, 2017 Latest USDA estimate yanks healthy chunk out of projected yield for oranges.
Florida Citrus Forecast Comes Full Circle With Latest Update Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2017 Amid up-and-down pattern, USDA puts all-orange production numbers back on target with initial estimate.
Season’s First Slip Seen In Latest Florida Orange Estimate By Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2017 Despite slight drop in Valencias, silver linings found.
Planting Citrus Under Protective Screen Goes Commercial By Frank Giles|December 14, 2016 Production practice offers benefits beyond excluding the psyllid and HLB.
Latest Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Runs Flat Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 9, 2016 Despite crop protection challenges, all-orange production projection from USDA remains unchanged.
Florida Citrus Estimate Escapes Hit From Hurricane Matthew By Paul Rusnak|November 9, 2016 Despite the major storm, updated forecast figures from USDA actually show an increase.
Squeeze Felt In Season’s First Florida Citrus Forecast By Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2016 USDA estimates all-orange crop to be down more than 11 million boxes from last season’s final tally.
Major OJ Purchase Promises Relief For Florida Citrus Sector Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 22, 2016 $30 million planned acquisition from USDA to be used for surplus removal.
Florida Farmer Takes Fresh Approach To Growing Citrus By Frank Giles|August 18, 2016 New easy-peel, seedless varieties offer market potential.
First Stab At Florida Citrus Production Predicts Dire Decline Posted by Frank Giles|August 15, 2016 Elizabeth Steger estimates crop will drop by 26%.
Florida Citrus Season Ends On Up Note Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 12, 2016 Challenging campaign typified by forecasts influenced by the negative impacts of HLB.
Florida Orange Crop Estimate Climbs Again By Paul Rusnak|June 10, 2016 For the fourth consecutive month, ground is gained in Valencias.
Winning Streak Continues For Florida Oranges By Paul Rusnak|May 10, 2016 Updated crop estimate from USDA reveals uptick for third month in a row.
Latest USDA Forecast Says Florida Oranges On A Roll By Paul Rusnak|April 12, 2016 Momentum carries over big time from last month’s elevated expectation in output.
Latest Florida Orange Forecast Features Rare Increase Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 9, 2016 A bump in projected Valencia production breaks long string of sobering reports.
Revised Forecast Yields Small Victory For Florida Oranges Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2016 Updated USDA estimate holds serve again; hasn’t dipped since December.
Florida Department Of Citrus Thankful, Hopeful As New Season Sets In By Shannon Ross Shepp|December 6, 2015 Organization’s executive director says cutting-edge technology key to delivering brand message.
‘Valencia-Like’ Oranges Setting New Standards In Quality By Peter Chaires|September 23, 2015 Defining cutting-edge sweet selections presenting problem for growers, processors.