date:Mar 12, 2020
larger calibers. However, this does not apply to all growers; it depends strongly on the variety, soil and tree quality. The demand for grapefruit remains strong. Much is now going to the domestic market, now that exports to other countries are declining. The prices remain stable. The biggest challenge for Florida growers is the Huanglongbing Citrus greening disease which, according to a trader, mainly affects the old trees that give the best grapefruit.
Texas: Stable demand, price and product