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Modest Lift in Orange Harvest EstimateWASHINGTON - Jun 10/10 - SNS --The United States all orange forecast for the 2009-2010 season is 8.29 million tons, up 1% from the May 1 forecast but down 9% from the 2008-2009 final utilization, according to the USDA's latest crop production estimates. The Florida all orange forecast, at 134 million boxes (6.01 million tons), is up 2% from the previous forecast but down 18% from last season's final utilization. Early, midseason, and navel varieties in Florida are forecast at 68.6 million boxes (3.09 million tons), unchanged from May 1 but 19% lower than last season. The Florida Valencia orange forecast, at 65.0 million boxes (2.93 million tons), is up 3% from the previous forecast but down 17% from the 2008-2009 estimate. Florida citrus producing areas experienced favorable weather in May with an ideal mix of precipitation and sunshine. The monthly row count survey indicated 90% of the Valencia crop had been harvested. California and Texas production forecasts are carried forward from April. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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