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Environmental Funding Draws Debate

Count former Gov. Bob Graham among those who were not overwhelmed by an environmental-funding proposal released this week by Gov. Rick Scott. Graham, a Democrat who also served in the U.S. Senate, said Scott’s proposal to spend $50 million on the once-celebrated Florida Forever preservation program doesn’t meet the needs of the program. “We have to decide the kind of …

Water, Education and Succession Among California Citrus Issues
Water, education of politicians and consumers, California’s next governor and farm succession were among citrus-related topics addressed recently by Jacob Villagomez, director of governmental affairs for California Citrus Mutual. WATER Water remains one of the industry’s biggest concerns, according to Villagomez. He said California’s increasingly intense heat can stress citrus trees, contribute to leaf curling, […]
New Citrus Facilities Strengthen Pakistan-China Ties
A Chinese official’s visit to new citrus facilities in Pakistan showcased citrus research and growing agricultural cooperation between Pakistan and China. Sun Yan, consul general of the People’s Republic of China in Lahore, Pakistan, inaugurated a newly established climate-controlled glasshouse and screen house at the Citrus Research Institute (CRI) in Sargodha. He was briefed on […]