Brown International Corporation, LLC http://www.brown-intl.com News and information about Brown International en-us info@brown-intl.com webmaster@brown-intl.com Friday, 26 February 2010 Processing http://brown-intl.com Florida Citrus Commission Selects New Agency to Drive Future Advertising http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/February/article-02.aspx The Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) conducted a comprehensive six-month agency review to ensure that Florida citrus growers have the most qualified advertising agency to help drive future advertising efforts. Freeze Cost Florida Growers 7.4 Mil. Boxes, Agency Says http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/February/article-01.aspx Florida citrus growers lost at least 7.4 million boxes of fruit, including 6 million boxes of oranges, to last month's freeze. Advisory Citrus Group Approves $2.1 Mil. for Greening Research http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/January/article-06.aspx An advisory committee of Florida citrus growers on Tuesday recommended $2.1 million in new research to attack the state's greening epidemic. Growers Hurry to Pick Frost Damaged Fruit for Juicing http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/January/article-05.aspx Florida motorists will share the road with a flood of citrus-hauling trucks over the next few weeks as growers, packinghouses and juice plants struggle to harvest cold-damaged fruit before it drops prematurely. Citrus Mutual: Growers Assessing Damage From Freeze http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/January/article-04.aspx Florida’s $9 billion citrus crop was hit by sub-freezing temperatures that swept across the state early Monday morning, and at midday, the industry’s largest trade organization reported it was still assessing damage. Citrus Industry Fights To Protect Crops From Record-Low Chill http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/January/article-03.aspx A bit of cold weather can be good for maturing Florida citrus, but extreme cold for extended periods can lead to a lot of anxiety for growers and packers. Damage From Cold Strikes Fla. Crops http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/January/article-02.aspx The sting of cold weather fell on Florida citrus groves Monday morning, leaving frozen fruit in many areas of the state's citrus belt and possibly tree damage. Talk on Federal Citrus Tax Back http://brown-intl.com/news/2010/January/article-01.aspx One week after Florida citrus growers approved tripling an existing state tax for citrus-related research, industry leaders will resume an effort to create a new federal research tax. Florida OJ Sales Rise at Grapefruit Juice's Expense http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/December/article-01.aspx Florida OJ sales rose for the eighth straight month thanks largely to lower prices, but the gains came partly at the expense of declining grapefruit juice sales. Swine Flu Might Cure OJ's Ills http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/November/article-02.aspx Consumers seeking natural remedies for colds and flu are guzzling more organge juice, propping up demand for the once-ailing market. Griffin III to be inducted in Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-09.aspx Ben Hill Griffin III of Frostproof is one of four men who will be inducted next year in the Florida Agricultural Hall of Fame, the foundation announced Friday. Citrus crop looking good for growers, buyers, estimates show http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-08.aspx A forecast indicating that Florida’s orange crop will be 14.5 percent less than last year’s was welcomed as good news by citrus growers. Growers get good news in crop forecast http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-07.aspx Citrus growers from across the region gathered Friday morning at the scenic orange grove of Alturas grower Bob Stallings for the much anticipated announcement of the 2009-2010 citrus crop forecast. Drought lowers production http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-06.aspx This season's Florida's drought-impacted orange and grapefruit crops will be substantially down from 2008-09 production, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service said Friday. Forecast: Fla. citrus crop to drop 16 percent http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-05.aspx Florida citrus growers, feeling the effects of plant disease and shrinking grove lands, are forecast to produce 16 percent less fruit during the 2009-10 season than they did a year ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Florida orange crop squeezed by bad weather http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-04.aspx Orange juice prices jumped more than 10 per cent yesterday as the US government said production would fall sharply in 2009-10 after Florida's citrus crop was hit by bad weather and disease. New campain celebrates the grower-owners who make up the Ocean Spray Cooperative http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-03.aspx This Spring, Ocean Spray is launching the Heritage campaign, designed to educate consumers about the cranberry and grapefruit growers who make up the Ocean Spray cooperative. Putnam Reacts to 136 Million Box Florida Orange Crop Forecast http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-02.aspx This post shares portions of a news release from Florida Congressman Adam Putnam’s office shortly after Friday’s release of Adam Putnam the USDA seasonal citrus crop forecast. Fewer Boxes of Citrus Mean More Money for Growers, Stable Prices http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/October/article-01.aspx Orange juice was the star commodity Friday, outshining gold, which slumped after three days of hitting record highs. Fewer Boxes of Citrus Mean More Money for Growers, Stable Prices http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/Article101409.aspx Citrus growers in Polk all but cheered Friday's crop estimate of 136 million boxes of oranges statewide, even though it's 16.2 percent less than last season. Greening Research Bears Fruit http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/Article091709.aspx After watching helplessly for four years as a fatal disease marched relentlessly across the state, taking out thousands of grove acres, Florida citrus growers may shortly have some new weapons citrus greening. No Good News on Greening http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/Article081809.aspx Lake Wales citrus grower Deeley Hunt didn't feel relief from a recent survey showing a low infection rate for the fatal citrus greening disease in the 2007-08 season. Orange Crop Forecast Is Up http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/Article081409.aspx A surge of optimism capping the 2008-09 citrus season lost momentum from a forecast suggesting Florida's orange crop has not shrunk enough to boost farm prices. Fla. Citrus Industry's 7-Season Decline May Be Over http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/Article080309.aspx The Florida citrus industry's long nightmare - a seven-season decline in U.S. orange juice sales - may be over, and not a moment too soon. Florida Seeks To Invigorate Orange Juice Sales With Splashy Ad http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/Article071909.aspx Orange juice slowly cascades into a glass and splashes up its sides. Tom Selleck's smooth bass resonates in the background. Department of Citrus In Search of New Funding http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/NewFunding.aspx Given all the competing economic interests among the major segments of Florida citrus - growers, juice processors and fresh fruit packinghouses, plus divisions between large and small operators - it's not surprising that the industry often operates like a dysfunctional family. Daily Glass of OJ Is Heart Smart http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/DailyGlass.aspx An apple a day is said to keep the doctor away, but orange juice may be good at the job, too. Despite Challenges, Citrus Still a Major Economic Engine in Florida http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/EconomicEngine.aspx Citrus growers continue to face many challenges, however Florida’s signature crop remains a powerful economic engine that supports dozens of rural communities across the state, according to the head of Florida’s largest citrus trade organization. Go Florida Grapefruit Campaign Wins Industry Accolades http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/GoFlorida.aspx Public relations industry organizations recently recognized the Go Florida Grapefruit campaign of the Florida Department of Citrus (FDOC) for excellence in public relations and communications. The campaign was developed in conjunction with GolinHarris and The Richards Group to encourage women ages 25 to 44 to discover the invigorating health and beauty benefits of Florida grapefruit and grapefruit juice. 1-Brazil SP Orange Crop Seen Lower at 352 Mln Boxes http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/worldnewsagency.aspx The July/June 2009/10 orange harvest in Brazil's Sao Paulo state, which grows the bulk of the crop in the top world exporter of orange juice, should reach 352 million 40.8 kg boxes, down from 354 million last season, the state agriculture secretariat said on Wednesday. Florida Produces Fewer Grapefruit & Tangerines http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/FewerGrapefruitsTangerines.aspx One of the final forecasts of Florida's citrus season shows the state packing fewer grapefruit and tangerines but the same amount of oranges. U.S. Sugar Approves State Buyout Offer http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/SugarApprovesOffer.aspx Last week, the board of directors of the U.S. Sugar Corporation approved the amended contract terms for the South Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD) acquisition of the company's land in two affordable phases that enable the company to continue its operations. USDA to Conduct First Organic Survey http://brown-intl.com/news/2009/ConductFirstOrganicSurvey.aspx This spring, USDA will conduct the first-ever, wide-scale survey of organic farming in the United States, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced recently, to find out how the growth of organic farming is changing the face of U.S. agriculture. Tropicana Rolls Out New Juice With Stevia http://www.brown-intl.com/news/2009/Tropicana.aspx Tropicana Products Inc. debuted its new Trop50 product -- juice with 50 percent less sugar and calories -- this week. Florida Orange Crop Shrinks by 2.5 Percent http://www.brown-intl.com/news/2009/OrangeCorpShrinks.aspx The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released its February orange crop forecast for the 2008-2009 season, reducing its earlier estimate by 2.5 percent, or 4 million boxes. Citrus Greening Research Gets Another $2.5 Million http://www.brown-intl.com/news/2009/CitrusGreeningMillion.aspx The Florida Citrus Commission Wednesday approved another $2.5 million to fight the fatal citrus greening disease, the state citrus industry’s top priority. 2008-2009 Florida Orange Estimate Decreases http://www.brown-intl.com/news/2009/OrangeEstimate.aspx The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released its January orange crop forecast for the 2008-2009 season, reducing its earlier estimate by 3 million boxes to 162 million boxes. New Website in the Works http://www.brown-intl.com Come and check out our website!