2023-2024 Florida orange harvest value rises 6% despite 17% citrus cultivation area decrease.

Florida's citrus cultivation area has decreased by 17% to 274,705 acres, as reported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite this reduction, the 2023-2024 harvest value rose by 6%, totaling 17.96 million boxes of oranges. The industry faces challenges from urban expansion, global competition, hurricanes, and citrus greening disease. Nevertheless, citrus remains vital to Florida's economy, with optimism for the future among industry leaders.

September 04, 2024
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