The needs of a citrus grove are not always obvious. Proper drainage and irrigation are vital to a successful grove. Good, well-drained soils are forgiving and cover a multitude of horticultural sins. Adequate herbicide and insecticide treatments keep natural pests at bay. Balancing fertilizer and soil amendments contribute greatly to the success of a citrus operation. The real key to a profitable operation is paying attention to detail and making sure the proper steps are taken at the appropriate time. Care must be taken to ensure not only maximum production this year, but assurance of high yields for years to come. Higher production costs in the citrus industry have tightened margins and pocketbooks. The careful analysis of the needs, costs, and returns of the grove will heighten grove owner profits.

Complete grove management allows all grove owner needs to be accommodated. The services provided by River Country Citrus include, but are not limited to, land procurement, grove design, cultural practice management, fruit marketing, and financial reporting. The interfacing of our comprehensive services will result in greater efficiencies in production, purchasing, marketing, and administration, which will lead toward greater profitability.

River Country Citrus is committed to efficiency and excellence in benefiting both grove and grove owner. A well-designed and well-maintained grove is the key to long-term profitability. Therefore, groves are managed to make the most efficient use of available land, to provide the best possible protection from freeze and/or water damage, and to allow the highest attainable yield. Precise grove management programs assure constant monitoring to maximize production of both current and future crops.

A genuine effort is made to stay on the cutting edge of new ideas and applied research so that full advantage is taken of any resources that will enhance grove owner returns. Close attention is paid to both positive and negative grove characteristics of the individual properties so these things may then be factored into the bottom line, keeping grove owners well-informed and profitable.