2013-14 outlook: If it doesn't fall on the ground, it might just be a good season'

摘要

"If it doesn't fall on the ground, it might just be a good season" is the predominant cautious assessment from growers across the state as the 2013-14 season gets underway.Each of the four regional grower associations—the Indian River Citrus League, Gulf Citrus Growers Association, Highlands County CGA and Peace River Valley CGA—are each reporting a nearly identical outlook from their members.Following last season's unprecedented fruit drop, real concern remains among growers that it could happen again. However, there is — hope that last season was an anomaly brought about by various stressors, including dry weather, diseases and natural fruit drop, that all collided to create the perfect storm.