Ag Commish: New Citrus Nursery, New Fuels, Pest Concerns

Gary Cooper September 4, 2007 Citrus, Energy, FL Commissioner Report, Florida

In the first report, Florida Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Bronson discusses the new citrus nursery recently dedicated by Southern Gardens Citrus in north-central Florida. In the second report, Bronson is concerned about continued pest and disease introductions in the field. In the third report, Bronson says the emerging alternative fuels industry has big potential for some Florida farmers who may wish to diversify.
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