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Florida Citrus Growers Welcome Proposed Change to OJ Sugar Standard
Southeast Regional Ag News
A federal rule lowering the Brix standard for pasteurized orange juice could boost supply, with public comments open through November 4.
FDA Proposal Could Help Citrus Bounce Back
Southeast Regional Ag News
Lowering orange juice sugar standards may offer relief for growers in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama.
FDA Proposal Could Sweeten Outlook for U.S. Orange Growers
California Ag Today
A small regulatory shift on orange juice standards could bring big benefits for California citrus.
Florida Citrus Industry Gets $140 Million Boost
Southeast Regional Ag News
Governor DeSantis signs off on record-breaking funding to support research, disease-resistant trees, and citrus recovery efforts.
UF Unveils Six Citrus Greening-Tolerant Varieties for Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Six new citrus varieties bred for tolerance to Huanglongbing (HLB) are now available to Florida growers. Developed by UF/IFAS researchers, these selections aim to support industry recovery with improved juice quality and grove performance.
USDA Citrus Forecast Holds Steady for Oranges, Rises for Grapefruit
Southeast Regional Ag News
The latest numbers are in from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service—and for Florida citrus, there’s not much movement in oranges, but a bit of a bump in grapefruit production.
Sharing Florida Knowledge in the Golden State
Southeast Regional Ag News
An upcoming event in California is taking an interesting approach to the latest in the citrus industry: what can we learn from Florida?
Orange Supplier Opts Out of Citrus Business
Southeast Regional Ag News
One of the largest orange growers in the United States – Alico Inc – has now announced that, following recent hurricanes and years of battling plant disease, they are making an exodus from the citrus industry.
A Sunshine State Themed Thanksgiving
Southeast Regional Ag News
Curated by the Fresh From Florida program and being publicized by Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wildon Simpson, this year’s curation includes Turkey with Florida Citrus Brine, Florida Green Bean Casserole, Florida Sweet Corn and Sausage Stuffing, and Florida Grouper with Citrus Salad.
Fewer Acres, More Production for Florida Citrus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Despite a 17% drop in citrus acreage, Florida is seeing an increase in citrus production.
Dollars Dedicated to Florida Citrus
Southeast Regional Ag News
The Florida Legislature’s fiscal year budget includes $47 million to champion the Sunshine State’s citrus industry.
Harsh Reality, Optimistic Expectations in the Sunshine State
Southeast Regional Ag News
A report just out from the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service reports that it’s the world of citrus that’s seeing some optimism.
Amid Citrus Woes, Florida Citrus Commission Adjusts Budget
Southeast Regional Ag News
Production is on pace to be the lowest since the 1929-1930 season.
Florida Ag Losses Could Reach $1.56 Billion
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus, cattle, vegetable and melon operations among the hardest hit according to a University of Florida report on Tuesday
The Treatment of Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus yellow vein clearing virus has shown up in California. As we work to limit the spread, how do you treat it?
How to Spot Citrus Yellow Vein Clearing Virus
Southeast Regional Ag News
Victoria Hornbaker, Director of the Citrus Pest and Disease Prevention Division of the California Department of Agriculture, identifies the symptoms that have only been seen domestically in California thus far.
Looming Challenge for Citrus Industry
Southeast Regional Ag News
Months after citrus yellow vein clearing virus was detected in California, many questions remain.
GA Investment, AL Ag Center Scrapped, and a FL Citrus Assessment
Southeast Regional Ag News
Georgia sees new egg hatchery, Alabama agriculture center plans fall through, and Florida citrus growers approve assessment.
Florida Ag Department on Losing End of $1.2M Lawsuit
Southeast Regional Ag News
An Orlando jury found the Department did not properly compensate a Zellwood producer after destroying his trees.
Research & Science Top Citrus Priorities
Southeast Regional Ag News
Matt Joyner of Florida Citrus Mutual outlines legislative priorities at the state level.