Ariel Singerman

Understanding Investment Analysis for Farm Management

Julio Cruz and Ariel Singerman

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

Ariel Singerman

2014/15 Average Packing Charges for Florida Fresh Citrus

Ariel Singerman

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. 

What Is the Economic Benefit of a Citrus Health Management Area (CHMA)? A Case Study

Ariel Singerman and Brandon Page

A Citrus Health Management Area (CHMA) is a group of growers who work cooperatively to coordinate insecticide application timing and mode of action in order control the insect vector of citrus greening disease. CHMAs help prevent insect vectors from moving between groves and reduce the likelihood that insects will develop pesticide resistance. This fact sheet analyzes the case-study data on yields of Valencia oranges from blocks located in two different categories of CHMAs to find the impact of citrus greening disease on citrus yields and provide evidence on the effectiveness of best class CHMAs as a way to deal with the disease. The analysis provides evidence that CHMAs can enhance an individual grower’s profitability at a time when margins are becoming increasingly narrow.

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

Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, and Stephen H. Futch

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

Children's Citrus Activity: Citrus Counting

Jamie D. Burrow and Ariel Singerman

Florida is well known for its citrus industry, valued at over eight billion dollars, and is one of the top citrus-producing states in the United States. This new one-page children’s activity sheet about Florida citrus includes an activity for students learning to count and match.

Tree Assistance Program For Florida Citrus Greening

Ariel Singerman and Fritz Roka

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

Establishment and Production Costs for Southern Highbush Blueberry Orchards in Florida: Enterprise Budget and Profitability Analysis

Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, Jeffrey G. Williamson, and Gary K. England

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

Ariel Singerman

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

Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, and Stephen H. Futch

Impact of Citrus Greening on Citrus Operations in Florida

Ariel Singerman and Pilar Useche

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

Ariel Singerman

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

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

Marina Burani-Arouca, Stephen H. Futch, and Ariel Singerman

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

Ariel Singerman

Cost of Production for Fresh Market Grapefruit Grown in Indian River, 2017/18

Ariel Singerman

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

Ariel Singerman

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus under Protective Screen (CUPS) Production Systems

Arnold W. Schumann, Ariel Singerman, Mark A. Ritenour, Jawwad Qureshi, and Fernando Alferez

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Crop Insurance Policies Available to Citrus Growers

Ariel Singerman

2025–2026 Florida Citrus Production Guide

Use of Gibberellic Acid Treatments to Improve Health and Yield of HLB-Affected Sweet Orange Trees (Part 1 of 2)

T. Vashisth and A. Singerman

This publication discusses gibberellic acid use in citrus. Written by T. Vashisth and A. Singerman, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, February 2023.

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.

An Introduction to Florida Commodity Enterprise Budgets: A Tool to Improve Farm Business Planning

Kimberly L. Morgan, Tara Wade, Kevin Athearn, Chris Prevatt, Ariel Singerman, Edward “Gilly” Evans, Trent Blare, Hayk Khachatryan, and Zhengfei Guan

Enterprise budgets help farmers and ranchers estimate expenses, potential revenue, and profit. UF/IFAS provides enterprise budgets for a variety of Florida-grown commodities. These are typically built collaboratively by economists, horticulturists and agronomists, ranchers, and growers. This publication highlights key aspects of the enterprise budget as a planning tool for farm businesses. Includes links to UF/IFAS enterprise budgets and related documents specific to several Florida commodities.

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

Ariel Singerman

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.

2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Planting New Citrus Groves in Florida in the Era of Citrus Greening

Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani-Arouca, and Stephen H. Futch

In this article, we summarize the results of an analysis to examine the profitability of three tree densities under different production and market conditions. We found that establishing a new grove with a tree density similar to that of the state's average is not profitable under current market conditions. In addition, such density only attains a modest return under potentially higher prices. Despite the higher level of investment required for planting higher-density groves, such investments are profitable under the assumptions and scenarios analyzed. Our results should prove useful to citrus growers looking to invest in alternatives that have the potential to improve their profitability.