Citrus briefs

• Why orange juice? Because an 8 oz glass of OJ supplies at least 100% of "the daily value for vitamin C" -- AND "the flavor of orange is world's third favorite flavor next to chocolate and vanilla." -- More interesting tidbits from some people who obviously want to sell juice (which may not be such a bad thing)

• Martin County, Florida has lost more than 1.2 million citrus trees since 1998 -- Link

• The courts in Florida seem to be saying that the far reaching and radical approach to controlling the state's citrus-canker problem is too much. The Miami Herald is calling on the state to make some radical changes in the eradication program. -- Link