Grower Discusses Citrus Conditions, HLB, H-2A

Ernie Neff October 25, 2013 Citrus, Florida

Southwest Florida citrus grower Wayne Simmons discusses current tree conditions, fruit drop, HLB and the hope that foreign H-2A workers will arrive in time for harvest.

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