“Summit” at USDA/APHIS in Maryland on Citrus “Greening”

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Industry and grower leaders joined State and Federal agriculture officials at USDA facilities in Bathesda, Maryland this week for a two-day FL Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparksclosed door session to discuss strategies to combat citrus greening disease. In the first two reports, comments from Asst Deputy Adminsitrator Dr. David Kaplan at USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA/APHIS). In the third report posted below, reflections from summit participation from Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks.Listen To wma Report (2:00 mp3) Listen To wma Report (2:00 mp3) Listen To wma Report (2:00 mp3)
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