Florida's Citrus Industry in Crisis: A Perfect Storm of Weather and Disease Florida's citrus industry is facing a perfect storm, one that threatens the livelihoods of thousands of farmers and the state's economy.
For decades, citrus has been a staple of Florida's agricultural scene, producing more than 70% of the country's fresh orange juice and nearly half of all US grapefruit.
However, severe weather conditions and diseases have taken their toll on citrus crops, leading to crop failures, reduced yields, and significant economic losses.