Red hues of blood oranges come from anthocyanin, a potent antioxidant, which can be found in the flesh, juice, and occasionally even the rind of the fruit. The fruit's distinct colour will be more ...

Early evaluations of the impact of hurricanes Helene and Milton in the citrus-growing area in Florida indicates production ...

Learn about a gardener's experience planting a young orange tree, and the joy of harvesting fresh oranges. The post The First ...

Experts say orange producers in Florida are concerned about the storm’s impact on their supply chain costs.

The growing zones in Florida range from the very warm Zone 11b in the Florida Keys to Zone 8b along the state’s northwest border with Alabama. The USDA hardiness map separates the United States into ...

Matt Joyner, CEO of Bartow-based Florida Citrus Mutual, said loss numbers are extremely preliminary, as they are based on ...

With the industry’s problems exacerbated by Hurricane Milton, Florida citrus growers are turning to state and federal lawmakers for help.

We keep taking it on the chin, and we need a little bit of help. We need people to keep drinking orange juice. Keep ...

Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by ...

If there are any, the effects can vary greatly by crop, geography and even by field location within the same area," the Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association stated. In addition to oranges ...

In this week's Faces and Places of the panhandle, we explore this family owned and run farm that is home to the largest ...