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Star Ruby grapefruit returns to Bee Sweet Citrus

Bee Sweet Citrus Sale’s Star Ruby grapefruit is back.
Mar 22, 2019 by ckoger@farmjournal.com #Produce Retail, #Grapefruit

Volume up, sizing down for California citrus crops

California growers are expected to produce 80 million cartons of navel oranges during the 2018-19 season, according to estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s an 11% increase over last year.
Jan 14, 2019 by Tom Burfield #Produce Crops, #Citrus Marketing, #Citrus, #Oranges, #Lemons, #Grapefruit
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The state of grapefruit

Comedian Jim Gaffigan, talking about the medical penchant for naming associating tumor sizes with fruit:  “Interesting fact,” he says. “Worst tumor: grapefruit. Worst fruit: grapefruit.”
Dec 28, 2018 by Tom Karst #Produce (General), #Grapefruit
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USDA lowers Florida orange estimate slightly

The U.S. Department of Agriculture adjusted its estimate for the Florida orange crop to 77 million boxes, down 3% from October.
Nov 13, 2018 by Ashley Nickle #Produce Crops, #Citrus, #Grapefruit, #Oranges, #Lemons
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Lone Star Citrus Growers offers newsletters

Lone Star Citrus Growers, McAllen, Texas, is introducing a bi-monthly newsletter to provide resources to buyers.
Oct 17, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Retail, #Oranges, #Grapefruit
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University of Florida attacking HLB on many fronts

University of Florida researchers, using funds from the state Legislature, are attacking citrus greening disease through a number of projects.
Aug 07, 2018 by Chris Koger #Produce Crops, #Produce Research, #Citrus, #Grapefruit, #Florida, #Fungi/Fungicides, #Pesticides