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Florida Citrus Industry Looks to Capitol Hill for Help - Sunshine State News


Florida Citrus Industry Looks to Capitol Hill for Help
Sunshine State News
Florida's citrus industry didn't get much help from the Legislature or Gov. Charlie Crist this year. Growers are hoping for better results in Washington, ...
Industry welcomes citrus greening fundFruitnet.com
Citrus groups support bill to research new pestFresno Business Journal

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Citrus disease fight goes to Congress - The Packer


Citrus disease fight goes to Congress
The Packer
In Florida, citrus is a $9 billion industry annually and provides employment for more than 75000 workers, according to Florida Citrus Mutual. ...

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Florida Citrus Mutual lauds Senate effort to fund research - News Chief


Florida Citrus Mutual lauds Senate effort to fund research
News Chief
LAKELAND - The leadership of Florida Citrus Mutual on Monday endorsed federal legislation intended to help the citrus industry battle pests and diseases. ...
Florida citrus harvest down sharply from last yearOrlando Sentinel

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Gulf of Mexico storm threat stokes oil price - Financial Times


Gulf of Mexico storm threat stokes oil price
Financial Times
Charley, Frances and Jeanne in 2004 and Wilma in 2005 caused lasting damage to Florida's citrus industry, helping to push the cost of orange juice futures ...

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South Africa Posts Unexpected Trade Surplus After End of Transport Strike - Bloomberg


South Africa Posts Unexpected Trade Surplus After End of Transport Strike
Bloomberg
“Positive growth in seasonal exports in the citrus industry” also contributed. Exports swelled 18 percent to 55.56 billion rand in June from the previous ...

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Cranney and Nelsen to FDA: mandatory regulation inappropriate for citrus, but.. - The Packer


Cranney and Nelsen to FDA: mandatory regulation inappropriate for citrus, but..
The Packer
From the FDA docket on preventive food safety controls for fresh produce, a comment from the California citrus industry.... The national US citrus industry ...
Growers look to industry groups over FDA for GAPs informationThe Packer
FDA request for comments yields big responseThe Packer
NHC to FDA: microbial testing for human pathogens should not be required of ...The Packer

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Growers praise senate citrus effort - Fruitnet.com


Growers praise senate citrus effort
Fruitnet.com
The leadership of industry body Florida Citrus Mutual has endorsed federal legislation that is intended to help the state's US$9bn citrus industry battle ...
Growers laud citrus disease billLake Wales News

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