Rucks Discusses Citrus Nursery Tree Shortage And The Future

Dan February 14, 2012 Citrus, Florida

Nurseryman Phil Rucks in these reports reflects on the current shortage of nursery trees available for Florida citrus growers to plant and looks at the future situation.

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