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Florida Citrus Mutual 2014 Legislative Request for General Revenue Appropriations

This document outlines the Florida Citrus Mutual's 2014 legislative request, presented by Mike Sparks, aimed at securing general revenue appropriations from the state. It seeks funding for short-term research initiatives, including field testing for citrus production, development of HLB-tolerant rootstocks, and improved psyllid control strategies. The total funding request amounts to $8.5 million, encompassing a four-year recurring fund to support grower partnerships and essential germplasm programs. The focus is on enhancing commercial applications to benefit Florida's citrus industry.

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Florida Citrus Mutual 2014 Legislative Request for General Revenue Appropriations

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  1. Florida Citrus Mutual 2014 Legislative Request for General Revenue Appropriations Presented by Mike Sparks September 11, 2013

  2. 2014 Legislative Request for General Revenue Appropriations Descriptions • Fund short-term research (best of the best) from 2013 benchmarks & legislative funding. • Logical next step • Provide research funds for 2014-15 field testing • Commercial applications, ready by July 2015 • Thermal Heating • New HLB tolerant root stock • New antimicrobials • Improved psyllid control (pesticides) • Funding to CRDF, available July 1, 2014 AmountRequesting Agency $4.0 m FDACS

  3. 2014 Legislative Request for General Revenue Appropriations Descriptions (2) Request Recurring State Appropriations • 4 year Recurring Fund match the Grower funded Research Project • Establish a growers & state partnership • Funding to CRDF • “Multiple Year” research projects AmountRequesting Agency $2.0 m FDACS

  4. 2014 Legislative Request for General Revenue Appropriations Descriptions (3) CHRP/Germplasm Programs needed by FDACS • Ties to new commercial application(s) • Regulatory/Administrative issues must be addressed to ensure timely implementation • LaCross – facility completion & additional lab (Germplasm) • CHMA $500,000 AmountRequesting Agency $2.5 m FDACS $8.5 million

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