1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (229+ words) Daniel Cooper July 29, 2026Research, Varieties Many people throw away citrus peels because they are too bitter to eat raw, but this outer layer of the fruit’s skin is a rich source of many sought-after beneficial compounds. The peel is in demand…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (99+ words) IMG Citrus and the Mixon Family have announced a partnership focused on advancing premium Florida grapefruit through the combination of protected agriculture, and an integrated go-to-market platform designed to serve consumers around the world. The partnership combines the Mixon Family’s…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (486+ words) Daniel Cooper July 27, 2026Florida Department of Citrus Shannon Shepp, Florida Department of Citrus executive director, recently discussed the renewed sense of optimism being felt in the Florida citrus industry due to recent positive developments. One of the reasons for optimism is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (336+ words) For two decades now, we have battled citrus greening disease (Huanglongbing). First discovered in Florida’s groves in 2005, the disease spread to citrus trees statewide by a tiny pest called the Asian citrus psyllid. Citrus greening affects the trees’ vascular systems,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (768+ words) For years, conversations surrounding Florida citrus have often centered on challenges: HLB, hurricanes, freezes and shrinking production. But today, there is a different feeling taking hold across the industry. “I have so many great memories of the Florida Citrus Expo,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (87+ words) yoursun.com Trucks filled with oranges wait outside a processing plant at Peace River Citrus Products along State Road 72 near Arcadia. Times have been tough for Florida citrus growers. Unlock the rest of the article with a new subscription. You're…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (375+ words) Morgan Cole July 21, 2026Citrus Citrus breeders have increased the volume of varieties in development over the years in the search for HLB-resistant lines. This work has yielded results, but also more selections for growers to evaluate. For the past several years,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (173+ words) California Awards $2 Million to Help Ranchers Facing Wolf Losses Growth Energy Celebrates Women in Ag, John Deere Settle Right to Repair Data Centers Spark Big Debate Among Rural Communities “Last year is a really big part of why citrus growers…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (272+ words) Daniel Cooper July 20, 2026Events, Florida The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted a bamboo field day in July at Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery in Frostproof. Scientists at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (354+ words) POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Florida citrus growers are reporting higher production after years of disease, storms and extreme weather. New U.S. Department of Agriculture numbers show all orange production increased 6% across the state from what was forecast in April. In Polk…...