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Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Appreciative of Federal Disaster Declaration

Dan March 10, 2026 Agri-Business, Florida, Funding, Weather

Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson has shared his appreciation for the federal disaster declaration for the recent freeze event. The USDA Disaster Declaration signed by U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins will provide support for Florida agriculture producers impacted by freeze effects. Commissioner Simpson said, “I appreciate President Donald Trump and U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins for always …

Growers Hear Updates at Highlands Annual Meeting
About 200 grower members and other attendees gathered in Sebring for the Highlands County Citrus Growers Association (HCCGA) annual meeting in early March. According to Ray Royce, HCCGA executive director, the event went well and is always a highlight of the year to allow growers to catch up with one another and get industry updates. […]
Diversification Taking Root in Georgia Citrus
The Georgia Citrus Association celebrated its 10th anniversary at its recent annual meeting. Much has changed in the industry over the past decade, specifically how growers have diversified their production to include more than just satsuma mandarins. “The industry was initially built on satsumas, being that they’re cold hardy, so that is still the majority […]

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