Tally up Time for Florida Citrus Season Scorecard By Paul Rusnak|July 16, 2020 Challenges outside and inside groves always factor into crunching the numbers. Find out just how close forecasters came.
Florida Grapefruit Gains More Ground on the Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 12, 2020 Latest USDA crop estimate shows movement continuing in the right direction. Find out if oranges fared as well.
Prospects Looking up for Florida Grapefruit Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 13, 2020 Latest USDA forecast indicates a sizable jump in production from the last report. See how much.
Heirloom Grapefruit Makes a Comeback in Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 7, 2019 IMG Citrus is reintroducing a classic to the U.S. marketplace.
Florida Citrus Season is Here! How’s the Forecast? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 13, 2019 Initial estimate from USDA shows confidence in industry’s ability to build on growing momentum.
Huge Grapefruit Planting on the Way for Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 1, 2019 Find out how many new trees will be going in the ground to help rebuild groves in the face of citrus greening.
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.
