FL Citrus Mutual CEO Says Strong Mktg Push Needed for OJ

Gary Cooper October 15, 2008 Citrus, Florida

In this report comments from Mike Sparks, CEO of Florida Citrus Mutual, about the recent October Citrus Crop Forecast from USDA and the market situation in need of a strong push to reduce the amount of orange juice already in the pipeline.
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