The December numbers were the first projections after Hurricane Milton pounded citrus-growing areas in October.
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.
A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations. The decision reflects the headwinds Florida’s ...
Dealing another major blow to what has been one of Florida’s signature industries. Fort Myers-based Alico Inc. announced it ...
The citrus company said Monday that it has lost approximately 73% of its citrus production over the past decade.
FOX 13's Lloyd Sowers reports that as Florida's citrus season winds down, Alico Orange Groves is facing another slow year, ...
Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible ...
Anita Bryant was the spokesperson for Florida citrus until "controversial political stands," especially LGBTQ issues ended the contract.
The BriefOrange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has ...