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SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

Tuesday, 04 December 2012 20:14 Written by News Desk

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans Available in Florida Following Secretary of Agriculture Disaster Declaration for Tropical Storm Isaac

ATLANTA - The U.S. Small Business Administration announced today that federal economic injury disaster loans are available to small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture and most private non-profit organizations of all sizes located in Florida as a result of the excessive rain, flooding and Tropical Storm Isaac on August 25 - 28, 2012.

This SBA’s disaster declaration includes the following counties: Broward, Charlotte, DeSoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, Osceola, Palm Beach, Polk and Saint Lucie in Florida.

USDA Predicts Slightly Larger Citrus Crop in 2012-2013

Friday, 12 October 2012 18:59 Written by News Desk

LAKELAND, Fla. (October 11, 2012) –The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Thursday estimated the Florida citrus crop will increase about 5 percent to 154 million boxes during the 2012-2013 season.

UF/IFAS news item -- Sulfur amendments may boost tomato yields

Friday, 12 October 2012 18:57 Written by Tom Nordie

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Florida tomato farmers may increase their yields by adding sulfur to their soil before planting, according to a University of Florida study published in the current issue of the journal HortTechnology.

Florida Citrus Growers Thank USDA for $9 Million Research Grant

Tuesday, 02 October 2012 19:16 Written by News Desk

LAKELAND, Fla. (October 1, 2012) – Florida Citrus Mutual thanked the U.S Department of Agriculture today after the agency announced it awarded a $9 million grant to help support citrus research.

“This is a tremendous opportunity to advance research into citrus greening so we can save our $9 billion industry,” said Michael W. Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual. “I must commend Secretary Vilsack for his leadership on this issue and understanding that the key to beating this insidious disease lies in the laboratory.”

Citrus Growers Facing Highest Production Costs in History

Monday, 01 October 2012 19:48 Written by News Desk

LAKELAND, Fla. (September 28, 2012) – Florida citrus production costs are the highest in history and could continue to climb as growers battle exotic diseases.

AgriBiz

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans

USDA Predicts Slightly Larger Citrus Crop in 2012-2013

UF/IFAS news item -- Sulfur amendments may boost tomato yields

Florida Citrus Growers Thank USDA for $9 Million Research Grant

Citrus Growers Facing Highest Production Costs in History

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