Grower Reaction to USDA Citrus Crop Forecast: Justin Sorrells

Citrus Grower and Peace River Valley Citrus Growers Association past president, Justin Sorrells, comments on USDA’s Florida all orange forecast of 154 million boxes for the coming harvest season.

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