Proposed Fresh Citrus Shipping Rules Expected Anytime from USDA

Gary Cooper Citrus, Florida

Dan Richey As of late today there has still been no official word out of USDA/APHIS about the proposed fresh citrus shipping rules for next season, but lots of folks are now saying it should be published any moment now. Once the rule is published a public comment period will begin. Beyond that USDA will make its final determination. Dan Richey of Riverfront Groves & Packing in Vero Beach has been immersed in the process for a very long time. Hear some of his comments about the process in this report.