The Effect of the Freezes on All FL Specialty Crops and Markets

Randall Weiseman January 6, 2011 Citrus, Florida, Nursery Crops, Specialty Crops, Sugar, Vegetables, Weather

As we continue to keep you informed on the affects of our three December freezes, the following two reports have information from USDA experts regarding the impact on the grower and the consumer.

USDA Meteorologist – Brad Rippey:

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USDA Economist – Gary Lucier:

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