Lindy Savelle is optimistic about this year's crop in the cold-hardy citrus region. "We've had some fruit drop on trees, which is to be expected, but mostly we are going to have a bumper crop this year," said Savelle, president of the Georgia Citrus Association and member of the Georgia Citrus Commission. "I think everyone I've talked to has said that their trees are loaded. We're going to have a lot of production this year."
Multiple factors have contributed to Savelle's optimism. Ironically, one stems from last year's lack of production. "Last year, the trees didn't produce much. They've got a whole lot of energy to put out this year to fruit," Savelle said. "Also, the trees are older this year. Not only did we not have much last year, but also the trees are getting older, and more trees are coming into production. The model is ticking up every year."
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