4 Million More Boxes Dropped From Latest Florida Citrus Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 9, 2014 USDA stats show struggling Valencia crop accounting for ugly update.Read More
Cox Farms Launches as One of the Largest Greenhouse Growers in North America Posted by Growing Produce Staff|March 28, 2024
Healthy Soils at Center of New $5 Million Initiative for California Citrus Growers By California Farm Bureau|March 27, 2024
Florida Department Of Citrus Calls Out ‘Dr. Oz’ Report On OJ Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 3, 2014 Open letter to show producers addresses claims made about orange juice during a recent broadcast.
Florida Citrus Commission Welcomes New Members Posted by Frank Giles|March 27, 2014 Gov. Rick Scott reappoints one and adds two new leaders.
Opinion: Replanting Citrus Insane, Or Insanely Intelligent? By Paul Rusnak|March 25, 2014 Even in the throes of HLB, there is confidence growing in the industry’s future.
Market Economist Examines The Citrus Planting Conundrum Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 14, 2014 Tree populations are on the decline, calling for action to reverse the trend.
Duda Citrus Division’s Big Planting Makes Bigger Statement By Frank Giles|March 13, 2014 Company steps up to stake a claim in the future.
Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Takes Another Hit Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 10, 2014 Updated forecast from USDA reveals continued problems with early and mid-season orange varieties.
Pioneering Florida Citrus Family To Sell Off Business Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 10, 2014 Namesakes behind Kennedy Groves and United Indian River Packers divesting all assets related to century-old industry legacy.
6 New Citrus Cultivars Approved For Release Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 19, 2014 UF/IFAS FAST TRACK release model to speed up availability of varieties 10 to 15 years over typical breeding process.
Time Is Running Out To Save Citrus Crop By Thomas H. Spreen|February 17, 2014 All hands on deck needed as fruit yields dip further into danger zone.
Opinion: Florida Citrus Growers United In Fight For Survival By Frank Giles|February 12, 2014 Producers are increasing the pressure on the scientific community to come up with results for the millions of dollars being invested in research.
Latest Florida Citrus Forecast: The Bleeding Has Stopped, For Now Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 10, 2014 For the first time this season, official estimate from USDA isn’t a downgrade from initial prediction.
Strength In Numbers Found At 2014 Florida Citrus Show By Paul Rusnak|February 1, 2014 Growers gather in droves in hopes to find silver linings amid greening worries.
The Time Is Ripe To Strongly Defend Orange Juice By Douglas Ackerman|January 30, 2014 The Florida Department of Citrus is ready to set the record straight and mitigate any negative perceptions.
Florida Citrus Hall Of Fame Receives Memorial Donation Posted by Frank Giles|January 23, 2014 Gift given in honor of the late G. Edwin Albritton.
Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Clipped Again Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 10, 2014 Grief from greening takes a big bite out of latest USDA forecast.
Florida’s Citrus Crop Forecast Takes An Early Tumble Posted by Frank Giles|December 10, 2013 USDA projects a 3% drop from its already modest initial estimate for 2013-2014.
Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Aims Low Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 8, 2013 USDA’s initial estimates reflect effects of HLB.
Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Back On Track Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 24, 2013 Delayed by the government shutdown, initial 2013-2014 USDA estimate now set for Nov. 8.
Florida Farms Face Labor Pinch Due To Government Shutdown By Frank Giles|October 18, 2013 The ripple effects of the 16-day federal government shutdown might be felt in the fields of Florida for […]