date:Dec 12, 2013
DA's estimate of the 2013-2014 Florida grapefruit crop is now 16.7 million boxes down 1.1 million from November. Speciality fruit is now at 4.6 million boxes, down 150,000. The yield for frozen concentrate orange juice (FCOJ) is up slightly to 1.61 gallons per 90-pound box.
The Florida citrus industry creates a $9 billion annual economic impact, employing nearly 76,000 people, and covering about 550,000 acres. Founded in 1948, Florida Citrus Mutual is the state's largest citrus grower organizat