FL Ag Dept Reacts to Citrus Pest Risk Assessment

Gary Cooper Citrus

The Citrus Pest Risk Assessment just published in recent days by USDA/APHIS is being discussed around the industry. In the first report posted below, the first comments about the Pest Risk Assessment from the Florida Department of Agriculture. Deputy Commissioner Craig Meyer tells Southeast AgNet FDACS is dissappointed USDA did not allow Putnamfor Florida fruit to go to other citrus states. The second report posted below shares a short comment about the P-R-A from Congressman Adam Putnam, whose family grows citrus in central Florida.
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