RFK Jr. promotes rule change to boost Florida's citrus industry

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Lakeland to announce a change in federal policy covering ...

Largest grapefruit packinghouse in Florida closes after 'rapid disease'

Riverfront Packing Co. was forced to shutter the largest grapefruit packinghouse in Florida because of "rapid disease," CEO ...

One of Indian River's last citrus packinghouses is closing

Riverfront Packing Co is closing its facility, which was among the last packinghouses in Indian River County. Here's four ...
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Florida citrus exhibit opens at St. Pete-Clearwater International

A taste of Florida history awaits locals and tourists in a new exhibit at St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport. State of ...

Florida’s citrus production tops forecast with end-of-season bump

Florida citrus growers expressed optimism as the recent growing season topped the forecasts and ended slightly ahead of the ...

FDA lowers orange juice sugar standard — officials say it will boost Florida citrus

Florida’s once thriving citrus industry has declined precipitously over the past two decades, but state agriculture officials ...

Florida Citrus Mutual Endorses Byron Donalds For Governor

Florida Citrus Mutual announced its official endorsement of Byron Donalds for governor of Florida on Wednesday, citing the ...
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Aldicarb decision welcomed by Florida citrus, slammed by enviros

The FDA has proposed changes to the agricultural water rule that is part of the Food Safety and Modernization Act Produce Safety Rule. Citrus growers are pleased but environmental groups are concerned ...
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Florida’s citrus forecast turns sour as growing season come to a close

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s citrus industry got some bitter news Thursday as it enters the final months of the 2023-2024 growing season. The U.S. Department of Agriculture released a report that ...