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The Treasure Coast is considered by many to grow the sweetest and juiciest grapefruit in the world. But if you walk through Publix or any other grocery store, you'll more often than not find oranges ...
Already decimated by a disease called citrus greening, Florida's orange groves can't seem to catch a break.
The citrus sector in President Trump’s home state is already reeling from diseases and natural disasters. Tariffs could kill it.
Orange juice is getting squeezed by competitors, prices and storms Tropicana’s financial troubles are just one sign that orange juice has gone from staple to treat.
Along with Orville Redenbacher, Marie Osmond, Phyllis Diller and Chubby Checker, Anita Bryant ranked as one of my first public figure interviews as a young reporter.
Now, hope is budding on an unlikely branch: a 30-year-old tree named Donaldson, growing on a research farm near Groveland.
An iconic juice brand is facing major financial setbacks that could be leading toward bankruptcy, but many of the problems are industry-wide.
Florida's orange juice industry is getting squeezed by hurricanes, citrus disease and changing consumer tastes as the state revealed what is expected to be its smallest crop in 95 years.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture projects that Florida’s orange crop will reach levels not seen since before World War II, with just over 11.5 million boxes expected to be produced during the ...
ORLANDO, Fla. — A new federal bill could sweeten the deal for Florida’s struggling citrus industry. The bill aims to lower how sweet orange juice has to be. The “Defending Domestic Orange ...
Meet the tree that could save Florida's citrus industry A lone, 30-year-old tree in Lake County, Florida could help the state's orange juice industry turn around because it's tolerant to the ...