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No Change in U.S. Orange ForecastWASHINGTON - May 12/04 - SNS -- The U.S. all orange May 1 forecast for the 2003-04 crop is 13.1 million tons, unchanged from the April 1 forecast but 14% above last season's final utilization, according to the latest USDA crop report. Florida's all orange forecast, at 245 million boxes (11.0 million tons), is unchanged from the previous forecast but 21% above the previous season. Early and midseason varieties in Florida are forecast at 126 million boxes (5.67 million tons), unchanged from last month but 13% above the previous season. Harvest of the early and midseason varieties is complete. Florida's Valencia forecast is 119 million boxes (5.36 million tons), unchanged from the April forecast but 31% above last season's final utilization. Citrus trees in Florida groves are in excellent condition with the bloom period completed in mid-March. Arizona, California, and Texas orange production forecasts are carried over from April 1. Subscribers can read the full text of the article by Clicking here
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