Cool weather benefits Valley citrus crop

Posted: 12.24.2008 at 9:36 AM

Read more: Local, Economy, Citrus Crop, Oranges, Grapefruit, Citrus, Agriculture, Rio Grande Valley, Texas

Cooler temperatures have been perfect for the Rio Grande Valley's citrus industry.

More than 27,000 acres of land are used for orchards.

A local scientist told Action 4 News that cool temperatures have been a blessing for the local orange and grapefruit crop.

He said the weather prepares the trees for colder conditions and it makes the color turn darker and faster.

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