The Florida Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services is hoping sound science will be used in the decision on a possible citrus quarantine. Â Report (1:00 wma)Â Â
Quarantine Decision Hopefully Coming Soon
The Florida Citrus Industry is waiting on USDA’s final decision about a possible quarantine. Â Report (1:00 wma)
FL Citrus Officials Meet With USDA
Citrus Industry representatitives from Florida were in the nation’s capitol last week to discuss a possible quarantine on the state’s fresh fruit industry. Â Report (:56 wma)
Considering Canker Pest Risk Assessments
The issue of a quarantine on Florida fruit includes USDA looking at a possible pest risk assessment. Report (1:00 wma)Â
FL NASS Working on Citrus Tree Count
The Florida Ag Statistics Office is currently counting citrus trees. Â Report (1:00 wma) USDA NASS
Several Federal Issues Now Critical to FL Citrus
Immigration and frresh fruit discussed with CEO. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Growing Foreign Mkts to Support Domestic Fruit Prices
Outgoing commissioner speaks on issue of foreign markets. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Outgoing Commish Chrmn re Box Taxes & New Exec
Andy Taylor comments on Box Tax issue and the new executive director. Â Report (2:00 wma)
Citrus Commish Chooses Keck as New FDOC Exec Director
Changes coming for the FDOC Board. Â Report (1:00 wma)
Citrus Commish Reviews 06/07 Budget & Tax Proposal
Busy meeting this week at FDOC. Gary Cooper reviews topics discussed.  Report (1:00 wma)