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Citrus crisis concerning growers in Florida

The Sunshine State is no longer the top producer when it comes to citrus, and several issues are to blame. Many growers across Florida's citrus belt are struggling to combat a host of ongoing issues stemming from the aftermath of past hurricanes to a terrible disease destroying their crops.

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Pummeled by hurricanes and pests, Florida citrus growers wait for miracle tree

Florida orange production has fallen by some 90% in the past two decades in large part due to citrus greening, but growers hope a new tree designed by scientists to withstand the disease will help the industry recover.

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Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

Polk County, which includes Lake Wales, contains more acres of citrus than any other county in Florida. And in 2023, more people moved to Polk County than any other county in the country.

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Hit by storms and disease, Florida citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive

Others, like Murphy, are sticking it out, hoping to survive until a bug-free tree or other options arrive to repel the ...

Celebrate spring with 4 Florida citrus-inspired recipes

• Place the fish on a serving platter and pour the sauce over the top. Garnish with a few drops of chili oil and shreds of ...

Florida citrus industry sees small boost, but historic decline continues

Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current ...

Tampa Free Press on MSN3d

Slightly Sweeter News For Florida Citrus: Production Estimates Edge Up, But Challenges Remain

Florida's beleaguered citrus industry received a sliver of positive news Tuesday as the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) ...

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New Citrus County sheriff fights to overturn 20-year-old staffing law

Thanks to a state law that’s been on the books for over two decades, David Vincent wasn’t allowed to choose his own direct ...

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Florida Man Charged with Wife’s Overdose Death

Police in Florida have arrested a man for the death of his wife in January. Citrus County deputies said they were called to ...

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Taking stock of tariffs in Florida, especially on the citrus industry

State lawmakers are watching to see how President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada and Mexico trickles down to Florida.

America’s Fresh Revolution: One Florida Company is Meeting the Demand for Healthier Options

As consumer demand for fresh, high-quality options continues to surge, Citrus America has been ahead of the curve.

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Squeezed Out: How Florida Farmers Are Dealing With Citrus Struggles

Over the past two decades, Florida has seen its citrus harvest decline an unprecedented 90%. This not only means oranges and grapefruits aren’t appearing in stores, but farmers are having ...

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Florida’s famous orange groves may soon disappear

Those catastrophes contributed to a 90% decline in orange production over the past two decades. Citrus groves in Florida, ...

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