ISSUE 1088 OFFICIALS, SCIENTISTS DETERMINING STRATEGY
TO FIGHT CITRUS GREENING With citrus greening spreading rapidly through the state, scientists and state and federal regulatory officials have been trying to develop a workable strategy to battle the disease. In an October 20 conference call, scientists said eradication was not possible because of the length of time the disease has been in the state, as well as it being spread by an insect. They also said that diagnostic tools are not sufficient enough to thoroughly detect its presence. At Rap-Up deadline, officials are meeting in Orlando to further discuss the disease, its implications and strategies for managing its consequences.
ALSO IN THIS WEEK'S RAP-UP (Members-Only articles are indicated in bold.) BRONSON HEARS DAMAGE REPORTS, AID REQUESTS USDA TO SURVEY STORM DAMAGE TO CITRUS LOANS AVAILABLE FOR HURRICANE DAMAGE GAO FINDS CROP INSURANCE PROGRAM VULNERABLE TO ABUSE FFVA HELPS FORM NEW GROUP TO CERTIFY GOOD FARM LABOR PRACTICES SENATE VOTES DOWN CAP ON FARM SUBSIDIES OFFICIALS, SCIENTISTS DETERMINING STATEGY TO FIGHT CITRUS GREENING |
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