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Random Florida Fact: Citrus greening is killing an industry. Meet the local grove growing a solution
Read full article: Random Florida Fact: Citrus greening is killing an industry. Meet the local grove growing a solutionIt’s no secret that Florida’s citrus industry has seen some significant shrinkage.
Old Florida: This Maitland fruit stand still going strong. Here’s how to get your oranges, grapefruit
Read full article: Old Florida: This Maitland fruit stand still going strong. Here’s how to get your oranges, grapefruitAfter nearly 70 years in business change will be inescapable, but the Lingles say they do their best to keep the Hollieanna Groves experience the same for their customers, some of whom have been with them for decades.
Florida citrus farmers await federal aid months after hurricanes damaged crops
Read full article: Florida citrus farmers await federal aid months after hurricanes damaged cropsFlorida citrus officials are promoting the “grit of this industry” as the growing season is set to close with the lowest production in nearly a century.
‘These poor trees:’ Clermont citrus farm rallies after back-to-back hurricanes, freezes
Read full article: ‘These poor trees:’ Clermont citrus farm rallies after back-to-back hurricanes, freezes"These poor trees, they have gone through two hurricanes and two nights of freezes in the last few months, they are hanging in there though," said Tara Boshell with Showcase of Citrus in Clermont.
Florida citrus forecast points to a difficult season for growers
Read full article: Florida citrus forecast points to a difficult season for growersFlorida’s citrus industry is forecast to have one of the lowest production years in decades as it continues to grapple with a devastating disease and other issues.
Price gouging hotline activated in Florida ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa
Read full article: Price gouging hotline activated in Florida ahead of Tropical Storm ElsaThe state’s price gouging hotline has been activated as of Saturday afternoon ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa, according to the Florida Attorney General’s Office.