The Florida orange industry braces for a significant downturn in the upcoming 2024/25 season. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) predicts a 16% drop in orange production. This decline will result in a harvest of just 15 million boxes, equivalent to 675,000 tons of oranges. Several factors contribute to this gloomy forecast for Florida’s […]
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