Citrus growers look for state, federal aid
With the industry’s problems exacerbated by Hurricane Milton, Florida citrus growers are turning to state and federal ...
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Road closure in Port Orange due to gas line
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Fox Business7 天
Most of Florida's orange crop washed away by Hurricane Milton, squeezing industry at height ...
Citrus crops across the Sunshine State are in a world of hurt, as back-to-back hurricanes and one of the most serious plant diseases plague oranges and their prices. "Milton came across the center ...
The Free Press11 天
Florida Citrus Industry Faces Devastating Blow After Hurricane Milton
Despite facing numerous challenges, Florida citrus growers remain resilient. However, the repeated setbacks have taken a toll, and the industry’s future depends on its ability to adapt and receive the ...
AOL4 天
Hurricane Milton impacts already-struggling Florida citrus industry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – New estimates from the U.S. Department of Agriculture show that Florida’s citrus crop was struggling before Hurricane Milton, with the cyclone expected to further ...
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Florida's farmlands, iconic orange groves recovering following back-to-back hurricanes
The Sunshine State's farms are routinely hit by devastating hurricanes. Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by ...
Growing Produce10 天
Rinse and Repeat! Florida Growers Dealing With More Major Hurricane Impacts [Update]
In addition, Florida Farm Bureau opened its Hurricane Relief Fund for Agriculture to assist farmers and ranchers who have ...
Florida Politics10 天
Florida citrus growers bemoan ‘extremely discouraging’ first forecast for 2024-25 ...
And without even fully factoring in the effect of back-to-back storm strikes, the numbers are not looking good for Florida’s farmers. The USDA forecast projects just 15 million boxes of oranges ...
The Ledger12 天
USDA releases dismal forecast of Florida citrus crop. And it doesn't factor in Hurricane Milton
The USDA forecast of 15 million boxes is nearly three million boxes less than the total production of Florida citrus during the 2023-24 harvest season, which was 17.96 million boxes. “ ...
Yahoo11 天
Florida’s citrus industry faces uncertainty after Hurricane Milton’s destruction
Following Hurricanes Irma (2017), Ian (2022) and Idalia (2023), Florida's citrus sector suffered hundreds of millions of dollars in agricultural losses. Since last year, the state has lost nearly ...
AOL6 天
Florida's farmlands, iconic orange groves recovering following back-to-back hurricanes
Florida's agricultural fields -- including the state's iconic orange groves and berry farms -- are routinely damaged by strong storms that roll through the state. Some of the Sunshine State's most ...
Early voting in Florida: New security measures and key dates for voters
Early voting is underway in 18 states, including in Florida. Orange County election officials said the county set a new ...