In central counties, pastures were still in poor condition as drought conditions are still in effect. Southwest pasture is in fair to good condition. Cattle and calves were in fair condition. There were several scattered rains and thunderstorms during this week in most citrus producing counties. Most cover crops have turned green from the recent rains.
New growth continues to show on trees of all ages.
There are golfball size down to pencil eraser size fruit in all areas of the citrus belt. Harvest of Valencia oranges continues active. However, supplies are running low in some areas. Grapefruit harvest is winding down with most of the remaining fruit coming from the lower east coast. Movement of Temples and Honey tangerines is slow as very few crops remain to be picked.