Updated Florida citrus forecast lowers predictions for specialty crops like tangerines
With a major grower set to exit the business, Florida’s struggling citrus industry saw little change Friday in a production ...
Florida anticipates worst citrus harvest in more than a century
Overall, the industry is facing a harvest that is nearly 20 percent lower than what was projected prior to Milton’s impact in mid-October.
Citrus production holds steady despite low projections following Hurricane Milton
With a major grower set to exit the business, Florida’s struggling citrus industry saw little change Friday in a production ...
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Florida citrus growers hoping for comeback in 2025
For decades, Florida growers provided most of the nation's orange and grapefruit juice, producing up to 70% of America's ...
Washington Examiner25d
Florida citrus expected to produce smallest crop in over a century
In October, the USDA forecasted 15 million boxes of oranges and 1.4 million boxes of grapefruit for the season. The forecast was “extremely discouraging,” Matt Joyner, the CEO of Florida ...
Gulfshore Business15d
Florida citrus industry shows 90% decline in production since 2003-04
Florida’s citrus industry has experienced a 90% decline in production over the past two decades, according to a report from ...
Washington Examiner22d
Report says Florida’s citrus industry crop is down 90% from two decades before
“Florida, at present, provides 33% of the nation’s orange production and 42% of the nation’s grapefruit production. “For the continuing health and viability of the citrus industry in ...
Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease
A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations. The decision reflects the headwinds Florida’s ...
Already stung by reduced crop estimate, Florida citrus industry now faces polar vortex
A polar vortex with the potential to damage Florida's seasonal citrus crop is expected to descend on the state next week -- ...
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Report says Florida's citrus industry crop is down 90% from two decades before
"Florida, at present, provides 33% of the nation's orange production and 42% of the nation's grapefruit production. "For the continuing health and viability of the citrus industry in Florida it is ...