Department of Citrus Preparing for Possible Smaller Crop

The Florida Department of Citrus staff said Wednesday it is making plans to operate on revenues from as few as 125 million boxes of oranges next season. Department officials reported to the Florida Citrus Commission, one of several industry organizations meeting in Bonita Springs this week.

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