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Florida Farm Bureau
Coverage of Florida Farm Bureau in the Nexus archive.
FDAorganization1Florida citrus industrytopic1citrus greeningtopic1Robert F. Kennedy Jr.person1Jeb Smithperson1Florida Citrus Processors Associationorganization1Florida Citrus Mutualorganization1Floridaplace1Texasplace1New World screwwormtopic1Florida Department of Agricultural and Consumer Servicesorganization1Wilton Simpsonperson1Pat Durdenperson1Florida Cattlemen’s Associationorganization1U.S. Centers for Disease Controlorganization1U.S. Department of Agricultureorganization1
- FDA lowers orange juice sugar standard — officials say it will boost Florida citrus
The FDA lowered the federal sugar standard for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5% to 10% Brix to support Florida's struggling citrus industry, which has declined due to disease and severe weather. The change aims to reduce reliance on imported juice and save the industry over $50 million annually.
- Florida enacts emergency rules for screwworm, parasitic fly found in Texas
Florida enacted emergency rules to prevent the New World screwworm from spreading from Texas. The state is restricting animal imports and requiring inspections, as the parasite poses an economic threat to the cattle industry but does not affect beef safety. Officials and agricultural groups are collaborating to manage the outbreak.