Florida’s iconic citrus industry is operating at its lowest production capacity since World War II, a devastating decline caused by a combination of unstoppable plant disease and soaring commercial land values. In January 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) issued its initial citrus cr op forecast, projecting that Florida would produce just 12 million boxes […] Florida Orange Groves Fade Into Memory As Fungus And Developers Secure Victory ...read more read less