Two years ago, Hurricane Ian pummeled trees weakened by citrus greening, causing significant damages. Growers struggle with profitability and are exploring alternative crops.
Florida's orange production decreased by 60% due to the impacts of mysterious pathogens and hurricanes. The 2022-2023 harvest was the smallest in almost a century.
USDA forecasts show an 11.4% increase in orange production from the previous year, but it is still far below the levels of the 2021-2022 season.
Growers in Florida are facing challenges from hurricanes, diseases, and drought, but are determined to continue despite the hardships in the citrus industry.
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