Action on Farm Bill Delayed

Dan June 22, 2007 General, Peanuts

There is a delay in the farm bill once again.Â Tyron Spearman lets us know what that is and when theÂ debate will begin. Â Report (:45 mp3)

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Florida Citrus Decline: Frustrations and Solutions
A recent Florida TaxWatch report detailed the reasons for the decline of the Florida citrus industry. The report also described frustrations with efforts to combat citrus greening and suggested solutions for the industry’s decline. Edited excerpts from that portion of the report follow: Prominent citrus growers stated they are still optimistic about the future as […]

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