citrus, Milton and Florida

Florida’s citrus industry takes big blow from Hurricane Milton
An updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton. The industry produced 17.96 million boxes of oranges during the 2023-2024 season, which ended in July.
Report Cites Hurricane Milton For Florida Citrus Industry's Devastation
Hurricane Milton has delivered a devastating blow to Florida's citrus industry, pushing what was already forecasted to be a historically low harvest even lower for the 2023-2024 season.
Hurricane Milton takes toll on Florida’s upcoming citrus harvest
But the earlier forecast did not factor in the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton, which plowed right through large portions of citrus country in Florida. Milton blasted the state when it made landfall on Oct. 9 near Sarasota, marching through the interior of Florida before exiting into the Atlantic Ocean near Fort Pierce on Oct. 10.
Hurricane Milton damage blamed for lower citrus crops in Florida
Citrus production in Florida is down, according to a new report. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests Florida could produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes. That is around 3 million less than what was expected.
Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida citrus industry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
Damage from Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida's citrus industry
Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
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Hurricane Milton Effect Seen in Latest Florida Citrus Crop Forecast
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Florida's citrus production could be historically low. Here's why
Florida's citrus output has been falling for decades, but this season's harvest could be the smallest in more than a century.
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Florida citrus projected at century-low levels
Florida all orange forecast from the USDA is 12.0 million boxes, down 20 percent from the October forecast of 15.0 million.
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Squeezed By Global Warming, Florida’s Orange Crop Yield Drops To 1930s Lows
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Valley citrus keeping The FruitGuys stocked
With weather impacting Florida citrus, Valley growers have been stepping up to fill orders, and a California company is helping to ship the fruit nationwide.
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The 2025 Florida Citrus Hall of Fame induction ceremony is co-sponsored by Florida Citrus Mutual and the Florida Department ...