Florida Matters: The Big Squeeze: Florida and the Future of Citrus (June 29, 2007)

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The Big Squeeze: Florida and the Future of Citrus

Disease, drought and real estate prices seem to be conspiring against the state’s multi-billion dollar citrus industry. How is the industry doing? Are the best days of the industry behind us? What lies ahead? Join us for this week’s Florida Matters.

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Mike Sparks - Executive Vice President and CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual

Kevin Bouffard - Citrus Industry Reporter with Lakeland Ledger

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A 1969 TV ad, starring Anita Bryant, that increased orange juice consumption across the United States.

Radio: Related Links

Florida Citrus Mutual

The Lakeland Ledger

Citrus - Wikipedia

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USDA Proposes Revised Regulations for Movement of Citrus Fruit From Florida

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