Florida budget includes $65 million for citrus
This year’s Florida state budget, established by the Legislature in early May, is the largest in history at nearly $115 billion. Florida Citrus Mutual (FCM) reported that approximately $65 million was allocated to the citrus industry.
FCM itemized what was allocated to the citrus industry prior to Gov. Ron DeSantis signing the budget: Citrus research: $38 million
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