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California Orange Crop Slips 2%WASHINGTON - Sep 12/05 - SNS -- California navel orange production for the 2005-06 season is forecast at 42.0 million boxes (1.58 million tons), down 2% from last season's 43.0 million boxes (1.61 million tons), according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. This initial forecast is based on an objective measurement survey conducted in the California Central Valley. Fruit set is showing an increase when compared to last season. Fruit size is variable but sizes overall are reported smaller than last season with very well formed fruit. Fruit quality is reported as good and expected to be maintained if normal fruit growth rate holds through the season. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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