New estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the cyclone expected to further exacerbate the challenges that ...
Orange juice futures rose for a second straight day as production in Florida is seen shrinking after Hurricane Milton knocked fruit from branches and left citrus trees lying on the ground. More ...
Florida citrus production is down by more than 92%. The disease is just one factor. Others include hurricanes and freezes. Infected trees produce fewer fruit. The fruit that does grow is partially ...