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Disease, hurricanes and development are squeezing Florida’s orange groves

At some point, this isn’t going to be an orange grove anymore," said Trevor Murphy, a third-generation grower.

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.

Tampa Bay Times · 1d

Florida’s famous orange groves may soon disappear

As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad’s 20-acre grove in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, he points to the cookie-cutter, one-story homes encroaching on the orange trees from all sides.

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Florida's orange groves may soon be no more

Population growth, hurricanes and a vicious citrus greening disease have left the Florida orange industry reeling. Consumers are drinking less orange juice, citrus growers are folding up their operations in the state and the major juice company Tropicana is struggling to stay afloat.

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Yahoo · 15h

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.

Associated Press News · 2d

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.

Orlando Sentinel · 1d

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

At some point, this isn’t going to be an orange grove anymore,” Murphy, a third-generation grower, says as he gazes at the rows of trees in Lake Wales. “You look around here, and it’s all houses, and that’s going to happen here.

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 ...

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Florida’s citrus industry faces threats from hurricanes, disease and real estate

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.

Tampa Free Press on MSN4d

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) ...

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 ...

Florida Politics11d

Ben Albritton promises Florida citrus won’t wilt on his watch

“I was born and bred in Florida citrus and this vital industry is not going down on my watch,” Albritton said. “Research and ...

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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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.

Crime Online4d

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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