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Updated: 06/19/2014 08:00:02AM
USDA’s Florida orange crop forecast decreases
METRO CREATIVE CONNECTION
Although crop estimates were decreased, "The crop is still very high quality," Michael W. Sparks, executive VP/CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual said.
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s monthly forecast of the 2013-2014 Florida orange crop, released this week, decreased 6 million boxes to 104.3 million boxes.
Early-mid varieties accounted for 53.3 million boxes while Valencias dropped 6 million boxes to 51 million boxes.
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