Citrus greening is a disease with no known cure that has infected nearly every citrus grove. It first cropped up 20 years ago ...

LAKE WALES, Fla. — After years of hardships, Florida citrus growers could soon receive the relief they’ve been waiting for. A state Senate committee recently proposed $200 million for the ...

The U.S. Department of Agriculture reports citrus production in Florida is up more than 11% for the 2023-2024 growing season, compared to 2022-2023 Citrus growers say it shows a rebound following ...

IFF, a Fortune 500 company specializing in flavors and fragrances, opened a 30,000-square-foot Citrus Innovation Center at Florida Polytechnic University. The center, located on the university ...

Florida plans to invest $200 million to save and revive its citrus industry, which has a long history of producing oranges and other citrus fruits.

Mulching citrus is not recommended as it can increase the chance of infection by the soil borne fungi which cause foot rot. Foot rot is a leading cause of death for dooryard citrus. This destructive ...

Mulching citrus is not recommended as it can increase the chance of infection by the soil borne fungi which cause foot rot. Foot rot is a leading cause of death for dooryard citrus.

The Florida orange juice industry has long been shrinking. Now a pandemic-spurred thirst for juice has become a blessing and a curse.

The Florida citrus industry has been severely impacted by hurricanes, freezes, and citrus greening, leading to a significant decline in production. Growers and researchers are working together to ...

Citrus was more an aspirational 'C', and while growth has pushed out most groves, speciality farms are adding juice to the industry.

Citrus was such a major industry in Florida, it became entwined with the state's history and culture. Not anymore. (Photo title "Busy Day in an Orange Grove" via Florida State Archives) This ...

TALLAHASSEE — Citrus growers called on lawmakers Tuesday to continue providing research and advertising money to help an industry that has seen production drop more than 90% in less than three ...