Citrus Growers, Futures Markets Keeping Eyes on Storm

Dan August 22, 2012 Citrus, Florida, Weather

Florida Citrus Mutual spokesman Andrew Meadows says growers are keeping a watchful eye on Tropical Storm Isaac, since Florida is considered a possible landing site for the storm by early next week. Orange juice futures markets are reacting to the storm with a surge in prices.

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