Indian River Citrus League

River Ramblings – June 2013

irclkaren — Wed, 19 Jun 2013 19:23:43 +0000

Even though the industry faced challenges in 2012-2013 season there were some major accomplishments impacting our Indian River growing region that were achieved, and several of the successes impacted the citrus industry as a whole.

2013 June Issue

River Ramblings – May 2013

irclkaren — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:56:12 +0000

The state Legislature agreed to fund $9.5 million in research related activities to combat a terrifying disease known as HLB, or citrus greening that threatens to wipe out Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry and its 76,000 jobs. 2013 May Issue

Harvesting Images

Steve Rogers — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:13:34 +0000

Grove Images

Steve Rogers — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:08:07 +0000

Citrus Packinghouse Images

Steve Rogers — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:04:20 +0000

River Ramblings – April 2013

irclkaren — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:53:28 +0000

In an effort to help its grower members and the industry with building grapefruit juice inventories, the League pursued a grapefruit juice purchase by the USDA.

2013 April Issue

River Ramblings – March 2013

irclkaren — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 17:50:28 +0000

With family and colleagues in attendance, J. Brantley Schirard, Sr. was inducted into the Citrus Hall of Fame on February 27, 2013.

2013 March Issue

River Ramblings – February 2013

irclkaren — Fri, 22 Feb 2013 16:12:33 +0000

The Good, bad and the ugly was the description of the Legend of the River recipient J. Brantley Schirard’s life in citrus. The award, given to an individual for their commitment in support of the Indian River citrus industry, was presented to Schirard for his life time commitment to the River.

2013 February Newsletter

USDA Releases February’s Crop Estimate

irclkaren — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:37:51 +0000

The forecast for all grapefruit production is unchanged at 18.0 million boxes. The white grapefruit forecast continues at 5.0 million boxes; the colored grapefruit forecast remains at 13.0 million boxes. Final fruit sizes for both white and colored grapefruit are the smallest in a series which began with the 1968-1969 season.

2013 February Forecast

River Ramblings – January 2013

irclkaren — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:19:54 +0000

HLB is still rampant; battles against blight and black spot rage on; and canker continues to be a concern. The January issue focuses on the 2013 Florida Citrus Show and the topics showcasing the science behind the research.

January 2013 issue