Every law is contingent on funding for enforcement. The federal government has indicated it would not pay for removal of trees. If we don't have the money, we can't remove the trees. |
It's at their own peril. They are in a canker-laden area and there is also greening in South Florida. There are other kinds of fruit trees they could invest in that don't have these diseases. |
It's discouraging whenever we find new trees. But the fact is, we can't stop hurricanes. |
It's just a drop in the bucket. |
People are very desperate this time of year right after the holidays when they may not have realized how much they have spent. But you want to make sure that where you turn is actually helping you and not putting you further in debt. |
Taking care of your bills is an important thing. But there are some things that people need to know. |
The 15 million lasted until February. Then we went back to the feds and asked for more, and they not only said, no, they said heck no. |
The commissioner felt that this was the proper way to go. |
There's a lot of questions we can't answer yet, because we don't know. We just don't know. |
These weren't patrons, so we know they weren't standing up or goofing off. |
They think they will get a four-star hotel and great accommodations, and it turns out to be a rat hole. |
This is a draft plan that provides a roadmap for all interested parties to develop a final plan that enables Florida's citrus industry to continue. All of these factions were represented at the table when the draft plan was devised, but I am sure we will hear different thoughts from various growers, nurserymen, regulators and scientists. |
This is a state-federal quarantine. The USDA wants to hear what the scientists have to say.... We need to get with our partners to see if that falls in line with what they think. |
We are still inspecting because we want to know what's out there. If you have a grove without canker, you should know if your neighbor has it. |
We aren't going to be cutting any residential trees. Upon further review of the science, the (U.S. Department of Agriculture) decided it would be would be pointless.... You just can't keep going into people's yards for the next 50 years. |