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Hope Growing in Citrus Research
Southeast Regional Ag News
University of Florida researchers say a major citrus trial could help growers across the Southeast battling citrus greening disease.
Big Dollars for Southern Crop Protection
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA is investing millions into pest detection, citrus protection, and forest health efforts across the Southeast.
Citrus Comeback Tool
Southeast Regional Ag News
New EPA-approved rootstock targets citrus greening at the source.
Florida Freeze and Citrus Impacts
Farm of the Future
It’s too early to quantify the damages, but Valencia oranges and some grapefruit varieties could effected.
Citrus Mocktails Meet Lighting in Tampa Bay
Southeast Regional Ag News
Florida orange juice is finding fresh ways to shine this season, from the grove to Tampa Bay Lighting game days.
Florida Citrus Commission Shares Key Updates
Southeast Regional Ag News
Emergency rules, marketing momentum, and new propagation efforts highlight the Commission’s recent meeting.
Florida Citrus Commission Approves $23.4 Million Budget
Southeast Regional Ag News
Citrus leaders outline recovery plans after a year of historically low production.
Florida Teen’s Citrus Innovation Earns National Environmental Award
Southeast Regional Ag News
Strawberry Crest High School student Tanishka Aglave is honored by the EPA for developing a natural solution to fight Citrus Greening and revitalize Florida’s signature crop.
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.