Florida agriculture loses $273M in December freeze

According to the Florida Department of Agriculture, the state lost $273 million from the December freezes alone - including nearly 9,000 acres of crops. The statistics are compiled only through Dec. 20, which means they don't even account for the problems caused by this week's cold.

Gov. Charlie Crist extended the state of emergency for Florida's agricultural community this week. The order eliminates all weight restrictions on trucks carrying agricultural products so farmers can harvest and ship as much produce as possible before more damage is done.