Florida's limits

Citrus leaders in Florida are active on a number of fronts, including advocating for a rule in expected in April that may allow Sunshine state growers to ship to other citrus states next fall. Also, leaders are lamenting a legislative casualty that could have cost growers a chance to benefit from a federal tariff on Brazilian orange juice concentrate imports.

Despite California's freeze, Florida can't ship fresh fruit there this season. Florida's canker problems caused the USDA to slap a quarantine on Florida''s fresh shipments last August that precludes sales to 10 states and U.S. territories.
From The Ledger:

The quarantine meant Florida packinghouses could not ship fruit to 10 other states and U.S. territories with citrus production, including California, the largest market. Together they accounted for 5 percent to 7 percent of Florida fresh fruit sales in a typical year.

Don't look for Joel Nelsen and other California leaders to help out Florida in this effort. It will be a test of wills and sound science to resolve this high stakes rulemaking.