William A. Messina, Jr.

Understanding Investment Analysis for Farm Management

Ariel Singerman, Julio Cruz, andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

2014/15 Picking, Roadsiding, and Hauling Charges for Florida Citrus

Ariel Singerman andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

Public Opinion about Drinking Water Issues in Florida: Results of 2008–2009 Survey

Tatiana Borisova, John Brett, and Cassel Gardner

2014/15 Average Packing Charges for Florida Fresh Citrus

Ariel Singerman andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

A survey of Florida fresh citrus packers was conducted in April 2015 to collect data on their packing charges during the 2014/15 season. A total of sixteen packinghouses participated in the survey, seven from the Interior region and nine from the Indian River region. The average of their responses was computed to obtain the estimates presented in this document. 

Cost of Production for Processed Oranges in Southwest Florida, 2016/17

Ariel Singerman

Cost of Production for Processed Oranges in Central Florida (Ridge), 2014/15

Ariel Singerman

UF/IFAS researchers collected data from five growers to estimate the cost of production per acre for processed oranges in central Florida during 2014/15. The cost estimates in this 4-page fact sheet do not represent any individual operation. Instead, their purpose is to serve as a benchmark for the Florida citrus industry. Typical users of these estimates include growers, consultants, property appraisers, and researchers.

Cost of Production for Fresh Grapefruit in East Florida (Indian River), 2014/15

Ariel Singerman

This article presents the cost of production per acre for growing fresh grapefruit in the Indian River region during 2014/15, based on a survey of growers conducted at the Indian River Citrus League production committee meeting in March 2015. The cost estimates do not represent any individual operation; rather, their purpose is to serve as a benchmark for the industry. Typical users of these estimates include growers, consultants, property appraisers, and researchers.

Cost of Production for Processed Oranges in Southwest Florida in 2019/20

Ariel Singerman

This publication presents a summary of the 2019/20 costs of production for processed oranges grown in southwest Florida. The methodology chosen to collect the data consisted of surveying growers directly so as to reflect their costs. The main changes this season were the decrease in fertilizer and nutritionals spending, and the increase in insecticides. The total cost of production for processed oranges in 2019/20 was $2,095.05 per acre.

Cost of Production for Fresh Grapefruit Grown in Indian River, 2015/16

Ariel Singerman

Establishment and Production Costs for Peach Orchards in Florida: Enterprise Budget and Profitability Analysis

Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, and Mercy Olmstead

Cost of Producing Processed Oranges in Southwest Florida in 2018/19

Ariel Singerman

Tree Assistance Program For Florida Citrus Greening

Ariel Singerman, Ariel Singerman, andFritz Roka
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

Cost of Production for Fresh Market Grapefruit Grown in Indian River, Florida 2016/17

Ariel Singerman

Evolution of Citrus Disease Management Programs and Their Economic Implications: The Case of Florida's Citrus Industry

Ariel Singerman and Marina Burani-Arouca

Conservation Pricing for Residential Water Supply

Tatiana Borisova, Serhat Asci, Burcin Unel, and Colin Rawls

Cost of Production for Processed Oranges Grown in Southwest Florida, 2015/16

Ariel Singerman

Harvesting Charges for Florida Citrus: Picking, Roadsiding, and Hauling, 2015/16

Marina Burani-Arouca, Ariel Singerman, Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, andStephen H. Futch
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

Public Attitudes about Water Issues in Florida: Results of 2008–2009 Survey

Tatiana Borisova, John Brett, and Cassel Gardner

Cost of Production for Processed Oranges in Southwest Florida, 2014/15

Ariel Singerman andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

UF/IFAS researchers collected data from twelve growers to estimate the cost of production per acre for processed oranges in southwest Florida during 2014/15. The cost estimates in this 4-page fact sheet do not represent any individual operation. Instead, their purpose is to serve as a benchmark for the Florida citrus industry. Typical users of these estimates include growers, consultants, property appraisers, and researchers.

Crop Insurance Policies Available to Blueberry Growers in Florida

Ariel Singerman and Robert Ranieri

Public Opinion about Surface Water and Groundwater Quality in Florida: Results of 2008–2009 Survey

Tatiana Borisova, John Brett, and Cassel Gardner

Public Opinion about Actions to Protect Water Resources: Results of 2008–2009 Survey

Tatiana Borisova, John Brett, and Cassel Gardner

Planting and Annual Cultural Maintenance Costs for Reset-Replacement Trees in a Florida Citrus Grove in 2016

Marina Burani-Arouca, Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, Stephen H. Futch, andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

Cost of Production for Processed Oranges Grown in Central Florida (Ridge), 2015/16

Ariel Singerman

Cost of Producing Fresh Market Grapefruit in Indian River in 2018/19

Ariel Singerman

Encuesta de Trabajadores Agrícolas Cubanos, 1956-57

Jose Alvarez, Melchor W. Gastón, Oscar A. Echevarría, René F. de la Huerta, andJose Alvarez
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

Esta publicación contiene una versión editada de la Encuesta de Trabajadores Agrícolas Cubanos realizada por la Agrupación Católica Universitaria (ACU) a través de Cuba en 1956-57. [La cita correcta es Melchor W. Gastón, Oscar A. Echevarría y René F. de la Huerta. Por Qué Reforma Agraria, Serie B-Apologética, Folleto No. 23. La Habana: Buró de Información y Propaganda, Agrupación Católica Universitaria, 1957.] Los interesados en la historia de esta asociación deben consultar la obra de José Manuel Hernández titulada ACU en Su Cincuenta Aniversario, Miami, Florida: Agrupación Católica Universitaria, 1980. Existe una versión más reciente por el mismo autor titulada At The Threshold of the Third Millennium. Miami, Florida: Agrupación Católica Universitaria, 2000.

Impact of Citrus Greening on Citrus Operations in Florida

Ariel Singerman, Ariel Singerman, andMaria D. Useche
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

Cost of Production for Fresh Market Grapefruit Grown in Indian River, 2020/21

Ariel Singerman

This publication presents a summary of the costs of production for fresh market grapefruit grown in the Indian River region during 2020/21. The methodology chosen to collect the data consisted of surveying growers directly to closely reflect growers’ costs in the era of HLB. The total cost of production for fresh grapefruit in Indian River during 2020/21 was $2,999.46 per acre. Typical users of the estimates presented herein include growers and consultants, who use them as a benchmark; property appraisers, who use them to compute the taxes for property owners; and researchers, who use the estimates to evaluate the economic feasibility of potential new technologies.

Valuing Florida Water Resources: Summary by Regions

Fei He, Tatiana Borisova, Tatiana Borisova, Xiang Bi, Xiang Bi, Kelly Grogan, andKelly Grogan
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

This article is a part of the EDIS series “Economic Value of Florida Water Resources” (see https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_series_valuing_florida_water_resources ). This series is aimed at helping water-resource professionals and interested citizens improve their knowledge of the economic value of goods and services provided by Florida water resources. The focus of this paper is specifically on supporting and regulating ecosystem services provided by Florida water resources.

The Economics of Planting New Citrus Groves in Florida in the Era of HLB

Marina Burani-Arouca, Ariel Singerman, Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, andStephen H. Futch
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Crop Insurance Policies Available to Citrus Growers

Ariel Singerman andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr. andLauren M. Diepenbrock

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

Imperfect Competition Yields Profits Beyond the Farm Gate

Kimberly L. Morgan, Kimberly L. Morgan, andJessica M. Ryals
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

<p>The purpose of this publication is to look at the other side of the profit equation to explore opportunities for Florida’s small and medium-sized farmers to find ways to improve revenues. We can do this by identifying markets where farmers have some measure of control over how much to charge for their food products. Economists describe markets in which businesses may set their own prices as “imperfectly competitive.” The authors aim to answer these common questions: Why are markets considered imperfect? What does this mean to farmers and buyers? What are the added costs and benefits to farmers who decide to sell into imperfect markets?</p>

Survey of Cuban Agricultural Workers, 1956-57

Jose Alvarez, Melchor W. Gastón, Oscar A. Echevarría, andRené F. de la Huerta
translated_by Jose Alvarez
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

This publication contains a summary of the translation of the Survey of Cuban Agricultural Workers conducted by members of the University Catholic Association (Agrupación Católica Universitaria, ACU) throughout Cuba in 1956-57. I read this 63-page booklet soon after it was published in Cuba. Its content made an indelible impression on me. The reality depicted in that booklet encompassed 350,000 male agricultural workers and 2,100,000 agricultural family members, or 34% of the total Cuban population.

Cost of Production for Processed Oranges in Southwest Florida in 2020/21

Ariel Singerman andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

This publication presents a summary of the 2020/21 costs of production for processed oranges grown in southwest Florida. The methodology chosen to collect the data consisted of surveying growers directly so as to reflect their costs. The total cost of production for processed oranges in 2020/21 was $1,882.43 per acre. Typical users of these estimates include growers and consultants, who use them as a benchmark; property appraisers, who use them to compute the taxes for property owners; and researchers, who use the estimates to evaluate the economic feasibility of potential new technologies.

Market Trends for US Berry Crops: Implications for Florida Blueberry, Blackberry, and Raspberry Producers

Kimberly L. Morgan andKimberly L. Morgan
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

This publication presents production and market data specific to US blueberry, blackberry, and raspberry, with the intent to characterize related supply and demand trends recorded from 2000 to 2021. Implications from this market analysis are useful to inform production, harvest, and marketing decisions of Florida growers interested in, or involved with, the commercial berry industry. Written by Kimberly L. Morgan, and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department, November 2022.

Economic Impacts of Climate Change on Florida: Estimates from Two Studies

Tatiana Borisova, Norman Breuer, and Roy Carriker

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Climate

Cost of Producing Processed Oranges in Southwest Florida in 2017/18

Ariel Singerman andAriel Singerman
other_contacts: William A. Messina, Jr.

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management