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Florida’s citrus industry is expected to have another terrible year

Despite Thursday’s reduced estimates, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner expressed optimism.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 12, 2024November 11, 2024

Despite Thursday’s reduced estimates, Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner expressed optimism.

Florida’s citrus industry predicts another sour season

Thursday’s reduced forecast stemmed from a 9 percent drop in the projection for non-Valencia oranges.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 9, 2024July 16, 2024

Major Florida citrus grower says crop harvest decreased by over 50 percent

Alico, Inc. saw its harvest decrease about 51 percent during the recently completed season.

by News Service of Florida August 7, 2023November 15, 2023

The 2022 Hurricane Season ruined nearly 30 percent of Florida’s citrus crops

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 12, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida citrus growers face a ‘gamut of damages’ from Hurricane Ian

Ian hit growers in the early stages of the 2022-2023 season.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida October 3, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida’s ailing citrus industry sees another drop in production

“This is not an industry that we’re ready to give up on.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 13, 2022August 3, 2023