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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.
Rebranding Grapefruit’s Flavor Profile
Farm of the Future
The team behind SummerStar Ruby grapefruit is actively working to change how grapefruits are viewed by consumers.
Ag Marketing To Younger Generations
Farm of the Future
For Nicci Stewart, campaign manager of SummerStar Ruby grapefruit, finding and connecting with the right audience has been essential to marketing grapefruit.
Industry Collaboration Leading to Collective Growth
Farm of the Future
Collaboration, rather than competition, has helped the South African grapefruit market thrive.
Genetically Engineered Tolerance to Citrus Greening
Southeast Regional Ag News
USDA APHIS finds that two genetically engineered citrus plants from the University of Florida pose no increased risk from a plant pest risk perspective.
Holding Out Hope in the Battle Against Citrus Greening
Southeast Regional Ag News
GrowingProduce.com is now reporting that valuable research has been going on in two experimental groves that could provide something for stakeholders to grow on.
A Farm Bill for Citrus Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Does the Farm Bill have the power to help?
Robust Farm Bill Programs Needed for Citrus Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Since 2000, total domestic production of oranges dropped 80 percent, while grapefruit production declined 88 percent, highlighting the need for robust farm bill programs for the citrus industry.
USDA's Florida Citrus Forecast and Egg Prices Down
The Agribusiness Update
USDA's Florida citrus forecast up slightly, and the price of eggs are showing signs of recovery with a drop of 11% in March.
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 December Citrus Projections and EPA's Renewable Fuels Obligation
The Agribusiness Update
Florida's December citrus projections down slightly from October, and EPA's Renewable Fuels Obligation changes criticized.
Florida Citrus Forecast and OSHA's COVID Mandate Exemptions
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has released the Florida citrus forecast, and OSHA comes out with COVID vaccine mandate exemptions.
Florida Citrus Forecast and U.S. & Mexico Ag Secretaries Meet
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA is out with Florida citrus forecast, and Ag Secretaries from the U.S. and Mexico meet in Iowa.
National 4-H Center For Sale and West Coast Produce Expo LIVE
The Agribusiness Update
The National 4-H Conference Center is up for sale thanks to the pandemic, and the West Coast Produce Expo will be held IN-PERSON in May in Las Vegas.
Florida Citrus Numbers and Beef-Pork Exports Down Slightly
The Agribusiness Update
USDA projects minor decrease in Florida oranges while grapefruit remain steady, and U.S. beef and pork exports off slightly to start the year.
USDA Citrus Update and Hurricane Zeta Relief
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA has released update projections for Florida citrus production, and Alabama Farmers Ag Foundation accepting applications from farmers who suffered losses from Hurricane Zeta.
Florida Citrus Clean-up and Farmers Planting More Cover Crops
The Agribusiness Update
Citrus growers in Florida clean-up after Hurricane Irma destroys half of crop, and USDA survey shows farmers planting more cover crops with good results.
Florida Citrus Hit Hard by Irma and Micotil 300 Warning
The Agribusiness Update
Florida citrus crops hit hard by Irma weeks before harvest, and FDA warns of dangers from livestock antibiotic Micotil 300.