Partly Sunny in Latest Florida Orange Forecast Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2021 Updated crop estimate from USDA reveals an increase for the Sunshine State’s signature crop.Read More
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Florida Oranges Feeling Impact of Fruit Drop Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2021 First USDA estimate of 2021 reveals a smaller haul for the Sunshine State’s signature crop. Check the latest numbers.
Squeeze Play in Latest Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2020 Production estimates for oranges and grapefruit reduced. See where the current numbers from USDA stand.
Florida Citrus Season at the Start Line! How Will it Shake Out? Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 9, 2020 The USDA has released its first official report of the 2020-2021 campaign. See what the numbers look like.
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.
Citrus Season in Florida Tumbles Toward Finish Line Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 11, 2020 Latest USDA crop forecast indicates another drop in oranges and grapefruit. Learn how the numbers are shaking out.
Forecasters Slice More From Latest Citrus Crop Estimates Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 14, 2020 USDA update shows another dip in the overall Florida grapefruit and orange count as season nears end.
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.