U.S. Department of Agriculture Archives - Creative Loafing Tampa

Florida land dedicated to growing citrus dropped by 17% over the last year

Citrus land has been dwindling for more than two decades.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 4, 2024August 1, 2025

Citrus land has been dwindling for more than two decades.

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

Florida citrus growers expected to deliver smallest orange crop in nearly 90 years

The budget for the current year includes $37 million to assist the citrus industry.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 15, 2023June 2, 2024

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’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

Florida’s citrus industry is on track for lowest yield since WWII

The overall citrus crop for the current year is on pace to fill 42.6 million boxes.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida April 11, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida’s citrus crops are not OK

“The grit and determination of Florida citrus growers does not waver.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 10, 2022August 3, 2023

Integrate This: Give bees a chance

Scientists, nutritionists and government agencies recognize bees’ contributions, though extinction is a threat.

by Kimberly DeFalco August 13, 2014June 26, 2025

Orange peels for clean air

Citrus biofuel: Florida’s ethanol alternative?

by Caitlin Kuleci December 12, 2007September 22, 2024