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Hurricane Milton damage blamed for lower citrus crops in Florida
Read: Florida farmers face ‘unprecedented financial strain’ after Hurricane Milton “It’s a signature crop for Florida, we’re going to be investing very heavily on that,
Report Cites Hurricane Milton For Florida Citrus Industry's Devastation
Hurricane Milton has delivered a devastating blow to Florida's citrus industry, pushing what was already forecasted to be a historically low harvest even lower for the 2023-2024 season.
Hurricane Milton takes toll on Florida’s upcoming citrus harvest
But the earlier forecast did not factor in the devastation caused by Hurricane Milton, which plowed right through large portions of citrus country in Florida. Milton blasted the state when it made landfall on Oct. 9 near Sarasota, marching through the interior of Florida before exiting into the Atlantic Ocean near Fort Pierce on Oct. 10.
Florida’s citrus industry takes big blow from Hurricane Milton
An updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton. The industry produced 17.96 million boxes of oranges during the 2023-2024 season, which ended in July.
Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida citrus industry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
Damage from Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida's citrus industry
Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
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Florida's citrus production could be historically low. Here's why
Florida's citrus output has been falling for decades, but this season's harvest could be the smallest in more than a century.
How pythons and other invasive species may have spread farther in Florida due to hurricanes
Burmese pythons, Cuban tree frogs and hundreds of additional species faced the potential to spread into new territories ...
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Invasive wildlife, plant species may have spread to new locations in Florida due to Helene, Milton
Floodwaters from Hurricanes Helene and Milton may have accelerated the spread of invasive wildlife and plant species into new ...
Centennial Bank ups reserves for hurricane losses in Florida
Several other regional lenders with substantial portions of their loans in Florida have set aside funds to cover losses from ...
Florida dog ‘Trooper’ tied to fence during Hurricane Milton finds his forever home — while cruel ex-owner awaits court date
The young bull terrier discovered tied to a fence and left for dead as Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida earlier this ...
Former UCF QB McKenzie Milton joining Scott Frost’s coaching staff
Milton spent two seasons as quarterback under Scott Frost and most recently was an offensive analyst at Tennessee under Josh ...
New Milton City Council faces urgent deadline to 'prevent loss of funds' for water project
A new wave for the city of Milton is ushered in as four new council members are sworn in Tuesday night. The four new ...