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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.
Milton Impact on Florida Citrus and Weed Robots for Herbicides
The Agribusiness Update
Bloomberg reports that "oranges and some citrus trees are lying useless on the ground in Florida's groves after Hurricane Milton, and farmers are looking to weeding robots as herbicide resistance solution.
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.
Strange Cattle Feed
Washington State Farm Bureau Report
When feedstocks are tight, think outside the box. That advice comes from Joe Bender, veterinarian and a professor at the University of Pennsylvania.
A Farm Bill for Citrus Growers
Southeast Regional Ag News
Does the Farm Bill have the power to help?
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.
Hurricane Ian Caused Over $1 billion in Damages
Southeast Regional Ag News
The new report from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences set the estimated overall production losses at $1.03 billion.
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.
How Does a New Citrus Virus Pop Up in California?
Southeast Regional Ag News
For the first time in history, citrus yellow vein clearing virus has now been found in the United States.
Florida Orange Forecast Reduced and U.S. Pork Headed to India
The Agribusiness Update
The USDA reduces forecast for Florida oranges, and NPPC applauds announcement that U.S. pork will be allowed in India.
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.
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.
Abundant Food Supply and Year-Round Fruit Availability
The Agribusiness Update
USDA economist says food supply abundant despite pandemic, and Year-Round fruit availability shifts summer demand.
Worldwide Citrus Estimates Down and Wheat Growers Hail USMCA
The Agribusiness Update
USDA estimates worldwide production of citrus will be lower, and National Association of Wheat Growers hail President Trump's signing of USMCA.
Navel Oranges Smaller and Ranchers Tweet President
The Agribusiness Update
California navel oranges are slightly smaller this year, and Ranchers are being encouraged to Tweet President Trump to voice their frustration.
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.
Another Florida Freeze & Diet Crackdown
Northwest Report
Florida is bracing for more cold weather...the FTC is cracking down on bogus diet companies...and Lacy talks Meal Sharing.
Watching Fruit Prices
Fruit Grower Report
Fruit prices continue to be on the volatile side.