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FILE - Fifth generation farmer Roy Petteway looks at the damage to his citrus grove from the effects of Hurricane Ian on Oct. 12, 2022, in Zolfo Springs, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File ...
A decline in citrus production. Up until 2014, Florida produced almost three-quarters of the nation’s oranges, according to the Farm Bureau.. Now, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture ...
Following Hurricane Ian in 2022, Florida lost about 80% of that year's citrus crop.Overall, farmers suffered estimated losses between $1.2 billion and $1.9 billion. Compared to Ian, Milton covered ...
Before Hurricane Ian made landfall in Florida, the USDA's initial citrus crop forecast for the season was already down 32% from last season. After Ian, citrus crop yields will now be down even ...
Alico, Inc. also owns major land holdings in Florida. In January 2024 Alico announced their intention to discontinue citrus crop operations due to citrus greening disease and weather damage. They intend to keep 75% of their land in agriculture through leasing to other agricultural operators. [1]
Across Florida, Gladys downed many trees and power lines, [13] and the NHC office briefly lost power for two hours. [16] Gladys affected about 85% of the citrus crop to some degree, although crop damage was fairly minimal, [2] with about 10% lost in Pinellas and west Pasco counties. [13]
But after two back-to-back hurricanes – Helene and Milton – in late September and early October, the U.S. Department of Agriculture released its December forecast for the 2024-2025 citrus harvest.
[8] [16] Damage to Florida's citrus crop was estimated at $20 million, [45] with an expected cut of $50 million to the state's annual citrus profits. [86] As late as a week before the hurricane's arrival, 1944 had been expected to be the best year for Florida citrus production in history. [87]