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Citrus Industry Leaders Call for Disaster Relief
By Frank Giles Florida citrus leaders will testify before the Florida Senate Agriculture Committee on Jan. 17 to provide lawmakers…

Ecosystem Services Move Forward in Florida
By Frank Giles Farming has never been an easy profession, but the past few years have placed even bigger burdens…

All Georgia Citrus Saw Impacts from Christmas Freeze
By Clint Thompson This winter season provided the first cold challenge for Georgia-produced citrus. With multiple days of sub-freezing temperatures…

USDA Citrus Forecast Drops Again
Florida citrus crops, already at historically low levels, were forecast Jan. 12 to fall even lower. The all-orange forecast fell…

FDOC Media Relations and Promotion of OJ
The Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) worked with Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) and public relations agency Red Hill Strategies to manage media requests regarding…

Public Comment Sought on Domestic Fertilizer Production
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced this week at the American Farm Bureau Federation annual convention several major developments at the…
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Taking Fertilizer Knowledge to the Next Level
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has launched a new online graduate certificate program for…

SE Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference Draws Good Crowd to Savannah
By Clint Thompson COVID took the Southeast Regional Fruit and Vegetable Conference’s live event away from farmers and industry leaders…

IMG Citrus Announces Expansion
IMG Citrus, based in Vero Beach, Florida, has acquired J&J Fresh Produce assets. These assets, also located in Vero Beach,…

Florida Blueberries Escape Significant Damage from Christmas Freeze
By Clint Thompson Timing can make the difference in the success of a specialty crop. In the case of Florida…

Citrus Pest Management Workshop Scheduled
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) will hold a workshop on citrus insect, mite and…

Wilton Simpson: Florida’s New Agriculture Commissioner Issues Statement
JANUARY 4, 2023 Wilton Simpson was sworn in as Florida’s 13th Commissioner of Agriculture this week. He issued the following…