2015 Brings Freezing Temperatures Around The U.S.

Published January 1, 2015 at 3:09 PM CST

Today is the beginning of a new year, and it is cold. Around the country temperatures are dropping below freezing putting citrus crops at risk in California and freezing fire hoses in Wyoming.

Here & Now’s Peter O’Dowd speaks with Joel Nelsen, president of California Citrus Mutual about how growers are dealing with the low temperatures.

Guest

Joel Nelsen, president of California Citrus Mutual. He tweets @cacitrusguy.

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