CitrusIndustry

Florida's Orange Production Hits Historic Low After Devastating Storms

13 days ago

In a staggering blow to the citrus industry, Florida is poised to produce its lowest quantity of oranges in nearly a century, primarily due to the aftermath of recent severe storms. The state's orange output is expected to fall below 30 million boxes for the first time since 1930, illustrating the catastrophic impact of adverse weather events on agriculture.

Florida's Orange Growers Face Devastation from Hurricane Milton

2 months ago

In a significant setback for Florida's struggling orange industry, Hurricane Milton has wreaked havoc just as growers were beginning to see a potential turnaround in their fortunes. After years of battling disease, particularly citrus greening, and facing severe weather patterns, the sudden arrival of this storm has thrown years of hard work into disarray.

South Africa's $1.9 Billion Citrus Industry Confronts New Disease Threat

3 months ago

This works out to a loss of $1.9 billion in one of its lucrative agricultural industries. In addition to this, a new plant disease is also taking centre stage and threatening to decimate the country's citrus crops as one of the world's largest exporters.