Prior to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA’s) initial citrus forecast presented during a luncheon at Putnam Ranch in Zolfo Springs, Florida, Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL), joined by Congressional members Kat Cammack (R-FL) and Scott Franklin (R-FL), toured citrus groves devastated by Hurricane Ian.
Sen. Rubio explained to AgNet Media what he saw during those tours.
And Rubio explained what the next steps in the process would be.
During Wednesday’s forecast luncheon, the lawmakers pledged they would do all they could to support the state’s citrus industry.
To see the numbers from the USDA citrus report, click here.
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