In the West central and southwest counties, pasture condition continues poor to fair. Statewide, cattle condition is mostly poor to fair. This week, most of Florida's citrus belt was cloudy and cool with occasional light scattered showers. Rainfall amounts were generally minimal. However, a few northern and coastal areas recorded up to a half inch.
More rain is needed in all citrus counties.
Growers and caretakers are continuing to irrigate to try to offset any adverse effects of January's cold weather. This tender new growth could be quite vulnerable to frost or freezing temperatures should either arrive before spring. Harvesters are moving into the last of the largest early and midseason orange blocks. Some picking crews are going into the smaller less productive blocks of fruit. There have been several thousand boxes of Valencia oranges picked with most going to the processors.