Results of First Orange and Grapefruit Maturity Tests

Randall Weiseman September 11, 2014 Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

USDA’s National Agriculture Statistics Service released the results of the first orange and grapefruit maturity tests for the 2014-2015 season, using only regular bloom fruit.

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