Florida Citrus Season Finishes on up Note Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 16, 2019 Slight bump in all-orange tally from USDA rounds out campaign of marked recovery.
Comeback Season for Florida Citrus Winding Down Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 18, 2019 Updated USDA crop estimate reveals slight decrease as the 2018-2019 campaign nears finish line; still reasons for industry to look up.
Clippers Taken to Latest Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 13, 2019 Orange and grapefruit count from USDA forecasters trimmed back in season’s final stretch.
Why Growing Grapefruit Under Cover is Gaining Appeal Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 23, 2019 Ongoing studies show production under protective screen maximizes yield of this citrus selection while keeping out pests.
Florida Citrus Powering Through Season of Recovery Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 11, 2019 USDA updated forecast takes a little more off the top from orange crop, cuts deeper into grapefruit production estimate.
IMG Citrus Packs Grapefruit Portfolio with Big Buy Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 9, 2019 Acquisition of 4,000-acre grove shows Florida operation’s commitment to the industry’s future growth.
See the Future of Florida Citrus on Full Display By Peter Chaires|November 14, 2018 Citrus breeders share their latest developments at first UF/IFAS variety display for 2018-2019.
Bright Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Toned Down Just a Tad Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 8, 2018 Updated USDA crop estimate shows a slight drop in non-Valencia oranges and grapefruit.
Where Have All the Florida Grapefruit Gone? By Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2018 Latest USDA crop estimate comes up sour again for growers fighting disease, hurricane, and real estate pressures.
Squeeze Play Continues to Plague Florida Citrus Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 10, 2018 USDA reels back production estimate for oranges and grapefruit as season is drawing to a close.
Florida Orange Crop Forecast Stuck in Holding Pattern Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 11, 2018 For the second month in a row, USDA sticks to tempered expectations in citrus production.
Numbers Crunch in Latest Florida Orange Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 8, 2018 USDA forecasters deduct 1 million boxes for undersized fruit and overabundant drop.
Hurricane Irma After-Effect Catching up to Florida Citrus Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 12, 2017 USDA forecasters serve up second consecutive significant drop in expected orange crop output for stormy season.
Why Lemon Appeal Is Gaining Favor With Florida Growers By Frank Giles|December 12, 2017 HLB tolerance and solid market potential has renewed interest in this cold-susceptible crop.
Scientists on Inside Track to Shut Out Citrus Greening Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 7, 2017 Research shows the use of screenhouses may help prevent devastating disease from squeezing the life out of grapefruit, among other selections.
Forecasters Subtract another Slice from Florida Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 9, 2017 USDA’s second stab at the season thins orange crop by another 7%; would be lowest output in more than 70 years.
Irma Rains Down on Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2017 Initial USDA forecast reflects the fruits of what was left behind by monster storm.