A state of Emergency issued by Governor Charlie Crist because of freezing temperatures in December has been extended for another week.
The state of emergency eased highway restrictions for commercial trucks so that they could quickly harvest and transport crops that are vulnerable to freezing weather.
The Emergency Order was originally requested just prior to the freeze so farmers could harvest as much of their crops as possible and get them out of harm's way.
Now, however, the agriculture industry is in salvage mode and needs to continue harvesting and transporting crops to processing and retail facilities before they rot.
The extension means the emergency declaration should end on January the 14th.
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