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Modest Gain in Citrus Crop SizeWASHINGTON - Jun 9/06 - SNS -- Citrus production in the United States was left virtually unchanged in the latest USDA crop production report, though this season's tangerine harvest estimate was increased slightly. The U.S. grapefruit forecast is 1.22 million tons, virtually unchanged from last month's forecast but 21% above last season's final utilization. Florida's grapefruit forecast, at 19.3 million boxes (820,000 tons), is up 1% from May and 51% above last season's final utilization. Excluding last season's hurricane-affected crop, Florida utilized grapefruit production has not been this low since the 1941-42 season. The white grapefruit forecast is 6.50 million boxes (276,000 tons), unchanged from May but 91% above last season. The colored grapefruit forecast, at 12.8 million boxes (544,000 tons), is up 1% from May 1 and 36% above last season's final utilization. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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