Florida’s “Gotta Get Tougher” On Pest & Disease Introductions

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Doug Bournique, IRCLIn these reports, comments from Indian River Citrus League’s Doug Bournique, about recent efforts by Florida’s Ag Commissioner to require treatments of California citrus before it enters the Sunshine State, due to a citrus peel disease in California. California growers are crying foul over the decision, saying it is retaliation for California not wanting Florida fruit due to citrus canker in Florida. Bournique says bottom line is, Florida needs to get tougher.
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