Perdue Optimistic Researchers, Growers Will Beat Citrus Greening

Dan August 17, 2017 Citrus, Citrus Expo News

Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue is in Florida this week where he attended Citrus Expo taking place at the Lee Civic Center in North Fort Myers. While in the state, he has been able to learn firsthand about efforts to combat citrus greening. Stephanie Ho has more.

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