California Freeze Could Impact Fresh Fruit Markets

Gary Cooper January 12, 2007 Citrus, Florida

In this report, first-hand observations of the worst freeze California citrus and vegetable growers have seen in years, from Ed Lounds of Ft. Pierce FL who is in California this week on business. Also in the report, brief comments from FL Citrus Mutual CEO Mike Sparks about the potential impact the freeze could have on what’s left of this season’s fresh citrus market. Report (2:00 wma)

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