Slight Squeeze Seen In Latest Florida Citrus Forecast Posted by Christina Herrick|January 13, 2012 The 2011-2012 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 147 million boxes, down […]Read More
FDA Testing Imported Orange Juice After Fungicide Detection By Frank Giles|January 12, 2012 Major news outlets across the country lit up on news that trace amounts of a fungicide not approved […]
Florida Citrus Hall Of Fame Announces 2012 Inductees By Growing Produce Staff|January 12, 2012 The Selection Committee for The Florida Citrus Hall of Fame has announced three distinguished leaders will be inducted […]
What’s New In Fruit And Nut Weed Control Posted by Christina Herrick|January 9, 2012 Other impediments to crop production might garner more headlines — such as the latest invasive insect — but […]
Water Shortages Expected In Texas Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 4, 2012 High water usage and drought conditions this year could lead to water shortages in 2012 for Lower Rio […]
Citrus Research Charges Forward Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 2, 2012 After serving as the director of the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center for a number years, Dr. […]
Revolution In Education By Frank Giles|January 2, 2012 This year, land grant universities will celebrate their 150th anniversary. These schools were established by an act supported […]
Opinion: Green Revolution Part II By Frank Giles|January 2, 2012 In agricultural circles, the late Dr. Norman Borlaug is revered for his groundbreaking work in wheat breeding, which […]
Learn The Licensing Process Behind The US Early Pride Tangerine By Peter Chaires|January 2, 2012 The May 2011 edition of “Citrus Nursery Source” highlighted the development of the US Early Pride Tangerine, and […]
New Leader Named For FDOC By Growing Produce Staff|December 22, 2011 The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) selected Douglas R. Ackerman as the new Executive Director for the Florida Department […]
Citrus Financial Forecast Looking Up By Thomas H. Spreen|December 15, 2011 In October, the Florida Agricultural Statistics Service released their initial forecast for the 2011-2012 Florida citrus crop. The […]
Florida Oranges Fare Well In Latest Citrus Forecast Posted by Christina Herrick|December 9, 2011 The latest 2011-2012 Florida all orange forecast released by the USDA Agricultural Statistics Board is 150 million boxes, […]
Teamwork Bears Fruit In Fighting Citrus Psyllids By Growing Produce Staff|December 6, 2011 What has been the results of cooperative efforts among growers in your area to control psyllids? A: The […]
River Growers Focused On Food Safety Posted by Christina Herrick|December 6, 2011 The Indian River region has been on the forefront of establishing food safety good agricultural practices. Do you […]
Courts Rejects Attempt To Block Recovery On Citrus Canker Compensation By Growing Produce Staff|December 2, 2011 A Florida court has rejected an attempt by the Florida Department of Agriculture to block recovery on a […]
Keep It Simple, Stupid By Frank Giles|November 18, 2011 Sometimes, in language, less is more. That can be a tough pill to swallow for editors like me […]
It’s Citrus Planting Time By Frank Giles|November 18, 2011 Strong prices and good faith that growers will find a way to live with HLB has resulted in […]
Winner’s View: Maury Boyd On The Future Of Florida Citrus By Growing Produce Staff|November 18, 2011 Q: Have you started replanting trees, and are you seeing more growers near you putting in new trees? […]
Seedless Kishu: The Tiny Wonder By Peter Chaires|November 18, 2011 The Mukakukishu (Mukaku) is commonly called the Seedless Kishu. Its fruit is very small, soft, easy to peel, […]
Research Suggests OJ=OK By Growing Produce Staff|November 4, 2011 A new study from the Florida Department of Citrus found drinking orange juice actually made participants feel positive, […]
