Citrus growers in Florida face decline due to greening disease
Trevor Murphy’s family has been growing Florida citrus for decades. “I’m a third-generation citrus grower. My grandfather ...
The Associated Press on MSN15d
Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
LAKE WALES, Fla. — 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 ...
Tampa Bay Times14d
Florida’s famous orange groves may soon disappear
CEO of trade association Florida Citrus Mutual, told Florida lawmakers recently. A cluster of oranges grow in a grove Feb. 18 in Sebring. Florida's citrus production has steadily decreased due to ...
Florida Politics3d
As part of ‘Rural Renaissance,’ Senate appropriators slot $200M for Florida’s citrus industry
The remaining $10 million slotted for the citrus industry will help the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services offer cost-sharing so citrus packinghouses can buy or refurbish ...
ABC News15d
Florida's citrus industry faces threats from hurricanes, disease and real estate
Florida’s citrus growers are struggling to survive the one-two punch of hurricanes and disease LAKE WALES, Fla. -- As Trevor Murphy pulls up to his dad's 20-acre (8-hectare) grove in one of the ...
Atlanta Journal-Constitution15d
Florida's famous orange groves may soon disappear
Florida expanded by more than 467,000 people ... though last year he closed a citrus grove caretaking business that managed thousands of acres for other owners. However, he also has a real estate ...
Houston Chronicle15d
Hit by storms and disease, Florida's citrus growers try to survive until bug-free trees arrive
Florida expanded by more than 467,000 people ... though last year he closed a citrus grove caretaking business that managed thousands of acres for other owners. However, he also has a real estate ...