More money sought for Florida’s struggling citrus industryAs a forecast was lowered for Florida’s orange production, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday proposed increasing state funding for the struggling citrus industry by 5%.
Florida citrus forecast points to a difficult season for growersFlorida’s citrus industry is forecast to have one of the lowest production years in decades as it continues to grapple with a devastating disease and other issues.
Florida agriculture commissioner launches study on energy inequitiesFlorida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced a plan on Tuesday she hopes will get to the bottom of energy inequity.
Outlook for Florida’s citrus growers improvesBut while the new forecast inched up, it continues to reflect troubles in the industry, which two decades ago filled more than 200 million boxes a year.
