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Louise Divine and Herman Holley of Turkey Hill Farm sell their Hamlin oranges fresh on an online marketplace. | Turkey Hill Farm

December 9, 2024

A citrus comeback is budding in North Florida

Warmer temperatures and new technologies are helping a citrus industry born in St. Augustine.…

By Rose Schnabel - WUFT

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Florida orange juice will continue to flow at welcome centers targeting tourists who travel to the state, despite a promotional budget cut. | Florida Welcome Centers

Tourists can still get free orange juice entering Florida

Free orange juice will continue to flow at interstate welcome centers despite a budget cut for promotional efforts.…

By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

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The squeeze drought: Fresh OJ is disappearing in Florida

Housing development and citrus greening have had a devasting effect on Florida’s citrus industry.…

By Kayla Kissel - WUSF

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Florida’s struggling citrus industry could be showing signs of recovery from the devastation of Hurricane Ian and the decades-long fight against citrus greening disease. | PepsiCo aia AP Images

December 11, 2023

Warmer winter may help citrus industry recover

Projections for the new crop are nearly 30% ahead of last season’s production, which was hammered by Hurricane Ian and…

By Jim Turner - News Service of Florida

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The W.H. Clark Fruit Co. at the intersection of West Beaver and Acorn streets during the 1940s. | Florida Southern College

January 3, 2023

THE JAXSON | Florida’s disappearing citrus processing industry

The orange tree has been a major part of Florida’s identity for centuries. From Ben Hill Griffin Stadium in Gainesville…

By Ennis Davis

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