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Florida's citrus industry faces threats from hurricanes, disease and real estate
As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad's 20-acre (8-hectare) grove in one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States, he points to the cookie-cutter, one-story homes encroaching on the orange trees from all sides.
Florida citrus industry sees small boost, but historic decline continues
Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current growing season.
Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
"At some point, this isn't going to be an orange grove anymore," Murphy, a third-generation grower, says as he gazes at the rows of trees in Lake Wales, Florida. "You look around here, and it's all houses,
Pummeled by hurricanes and pests, Florida citrus growers wait for miracle tree
Florida orange production has fallen by some 90% in the past two decades in large part due to citrus greening, but growers hope a new tree designed by scientists to withstand the disease will help the industry recover.
Florida’s Citrus Industry Grapples With Hurricanes, Disease, and Development Pressures
Florida’s citrus industry faces an increasingly difficult future, contending with a range of ongoing challenges. From devastating hurricanes to the persistent threat of plant diseases, along with the rapid expansion of real estate development,
Grow your own citrus - tips for lemon and lime trees: Kem Ormond’s vegetable garden
Once citrus finds a spot that it likes, then it thrives. Oranges and mandarins sometimes need a favourable microclimate to ...
Celebrate spring with 4 Florida citrus-inspired recipes
• Place the fish on a serving platter and pour the sauce over the top. Garnish with a few drops of chili oil and shreds of ...
Citrus Heights high school students participate in program encouraging civic participation
"Local government can definitely be cool," said Marisa Brown, a spokesperson for the City of Citrus Heights. Citrus Heights ...
Citrus Coast League chooses its best of the 2024-25 winter sports season
All-Citrus Coast League honors for boys and girls basketball, boys and girls soccer, girls water polo, and boys and girls ...
Citrus Heights horse acrobatics coach arrested, accused of sexually assaulting minor
The victim was temporarily living at Nu Balance Vaulting Academy, an allegedly unlicensed equestrian acrobatics club.
Citrus County mother killed in crash identified as beloved teacher
A 50-year-old Citrus County teacher was killed early Wednesday morning after colliding with a dump truck on West Homosassa ...
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Citrus Heights Launches 'Chip-In Hall of Fame' to Honor Local Volunteers
Citrus Heights has introduced the Chip-In Hall of Fame Award to honor outstanding local volunteers, inviting nominations ...
Florida citrus estimates tick up
Florida’s struggling citrus industry got a little good news Tuesday with increased production estimates for the current ...
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Community grieves loss of two Citrus educators in single day
Wednesday was a difficult day for Lecanto area school families as the Citrus County School District mourned the loss of two ...
Fire in Citrus Heights displaces 6 people, officials say
A house fire occurred early Saturday morning in Citrus Heights, resulting in six residents being displaced, officials say. ...