Nearly all of the state's citrus groves are affected in varying degrees by greening disease, and researchers, growers and experts agree that the crisis has already started to compromise Florida's ...

The iconic orange juice industry in Florida is facing an existential threat because of a severe bacterial disease of citrus that was introduced to the U.S. from Asia in 2005.

The Florida citrus industry has been struggling against a disease for almost 20 years that weakens the trees and has forced farmers across the state to surrender their crops. Hurricane Ian's ...

Florida Citrus Mutual said the supplemental funding in the omnibus bill will cover rebuild needs for the hurricanes in 2022, but “will remain out of reach for many in the citrus industry who ...

The heart of Florida's economy isn't Disney World or beaches. It's citrus, but a shortage is straining the supply and causing prices to skyrocket.

And the crisis isn't over. "There's no good news at all in the citrus industry," said Hodges of the University of Florida. "The industry could shrink to less than half of what it is now even in ...

“The Florida citrus industry ... “Florida Farm Bureau appreciates USDA’s work to keep domestic producers in business during the current COVID-19 crisis, but the importation of Chinese citrus ...

The one bright spot for Florida’s citrus industry back in October was an increase in frozen orange juice, moving up to 1.61 gallons per box, up 7 percent from 1.50 gallons last year.

(CNN) – Tropicana is in the midst of a financial crisis and could be headed for bankruptcy. The iconic company best known for its orange juice is facing challenges on multiple fronts as the citrus ...

Florida citrus researchers are preparing to launch a large-scale test of new disease-tolerant orange tree rootstock in what one likened to a leap of faith to save the $9 billion state industry ...

The company is also facing supply shortages in top orange-growing areas, worsened by climate-influenced disasters like hurricanes in Florida. The Agriculture Department expects this year’s ...