JANUARY 9, 2006

ISSUE 1097


LAVIGNE RESIGNS TOP POST AT FLORIDA CITRUS MUTUAL

Andy LaVigne, chief executive officer and executive vice president of Florida Citrus Mutual, said Monday (January 2) he will resign effective February 1. LaVigne has been with Mutual since 1998.

LaVigne will become the new president and chief executive officer of the American Seed Trade Association.

Florida Citrus Mutual's board of directors will meet Wednesday (January 11) to develop an interim operating plan. A search for a permanent replacement will be conducted soon.