Citrus Commission Chair Opposes Federal Program

Dan June 17, 2015 Citrus, Florida, General

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Florida Citrus Commission (FCC) Chairman Marty McKenna voiced opposition to a federal orange juice research and promotion program at today’s FCC meeting at Florida Citrus Mutual’s annual conference in Bonita Springs. McKenna also made an announcement about his future role with the FCC. Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff has the details.

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