For Fla. citrus crop, it’s been a tough year

Published March 2, 2013 4:11pm ET



ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — It’s been a difficult year for Florida’s citrus crop, with a warm, dry winter; citrus greening; and a heavy crop load.

Lots of fruit dropped from the trees this year, which means a chunk of the state’s crop is unsellable.

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