VOICED : Tiny Asian pest puts squeeze on Florida fruit growers

The video discusses the severe impact of an oriental fruit fly outbreak on farmers in South Florida, particularly in Redland. Farmers like Noel Ruiz and Victoria Barnes face financial hardships due to quarantine measures that prevent the sale of their produce. The state has implemented measures like insecticide spraying and crop movement restrictions to combat the pest, which threatens Florida's $100 billion agriculture industry. The quarantine affects international trade, as countries may refuse fruit from Florida. Farmers are working to certify their produce for transport, but significant financial losses have already occurred.

What challenges did Noel Ruiz face in his nursery due to the oriental fruit fly outbreak?

How much ready for harvest avocado did Victoria Barnes estimate went to waste?

What measures are being taken by state officials to combat the oriental fruit fly?

What financial impact has the quarantine had on Florida's agriculture industry?

What is the expected duration of the quarantine due to the oriental fruit fly?