Statewide, cattle and calves were in fair to good condition. Florida's citrus belt was blessed with near perfect weather this week. Rain was missing in most counties, so many caretakers resumed using all types of irrigation to maintain good tree and fruit condition. There is very little new growth due to the cool nights and shorter, mild days. Most early fruit has excellent on-tree coloring at this time.
Fresh fruit packing houses are all very active shipping for the upcoming holiday season.
Harvesting crews are moving all types of early oranges, white and colored grapefruit, early tangerines, tangelo and a few K-Early Citrus Fruit. Most of the processing plants are open or plan to open within the week. Maturity is progressing very well due to good growing conditions. Caretakers are clean-cutting cover crops for the upcoming winter season. A few cleanup sprays are being applied for fresh crops.