The combination of a hyperactive hurricane season and the persistent tree disease known as greening has left Florida's once-thriving citrus industry on life support.
As a result of these challenges, Florida-produced juice, once a breakfast staple, has turned into an expensive luxury for many families.
Despite 20 years of research on citrus greening, scientists have yet to find a solution to this devastating disease that has drastically cut production.
A staggering 70% of Florida's most productive groves faced destruction from Hurricane Milton, intensifying the challenges growers face in the current climate.
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