A federal decision that took effect Thursday opened markets in five states and five U.S. territories to fresh Florida citrus, which was barred three years ago because of fears that shipments would spread canker. ...more

October 23, 2009

For the third time this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has lowered its orange crop estimate for Florida. ...more

February 10, 2009

For the second time this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture has lowered its orange crop estimate for Florida. ...more

January 13, 2009

For the second time this season, the U.S. Department of Agriculture lowered its orange crop estimate for Florida. The agency expects Florida growers to harvest 162 million boxes of oranges during the 2008-09 season, down from its original forecast of 166 million boxes. The season runs from October through June. One box weighs about 90 pounds. ...more

January 12, 2009

Florida orange growers have harvested 6.5 percent more fruit so far this season. ...more

December 31, 2008

Florida orange growers have harvested 6.5 percent more fruit so far this season. ...more

December 30, 2008

Citrus grower Bob Stallings is used to battling citrus disease and skyrocketing production costs. ...more

October 13, 2008

Expect a smaller orange crop this season from Florida growers, who are facing skyrocketing fertilizer prices and lower orange juice sales. The U.S. Department of Agriculture will release its first citrus crop forecast for the year Friday, but here's an estimate. ...more

October 8, 2008

Expect a smaller orange crop from Florida growers this season. Facing skyrocketing fertilizer prices, a souring economy and lower orange juice sales, Florida growers, by some estimates, will produce an estimated 155 million boxes of citrus during the 2008-09 season. That's 9 percent less than last season, when the industry picked 170 million boxes of Florida citrus. ...more

October 7, 2008

Florida's tomato farmers were not to blame for the salmonella outbreak that sickened more than 1,200 people this summer, but they have suffered the brunt of the economic consequences. They want compensation for their estimated $100 million in losses, and they deserve it. ...more

July 25, 2008