Local farmers are seeing a decrease in citrus growth, and University of Florida scientists are researching a way to help one ...

ORLANDO, Fla. — A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida's signature crops are facing following a series of hurricanes and tree ...

Though things may seem bleak presently, people are actively working toward a solution. Experts issue warning as harmful ...

The threat comes from HLB, also known as citrus greening, a tree virus spread by the very tiny Asian citrus psyllid.

Did you know that colder temperatures can actually decrease the acid and increase the sugar content in oranges and make them sweeter?

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FILE - Fifth generation farmer Roy Petteway looks at the damage to his citrus grove from the effects of Hurricane Ian on Oct. 12, ...

FILE - Fifth generation farmer Roy Petteway looks at the damage to his citrus grove from the effects of Hurricane Ian on Oct. 12, 2022, in Zolfo Springs, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File) ORLANDO, ...

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) -- A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida's signature crops are facing following a series of hurricanes and ...

Grapefruit trees at Lone Star Citrus Growers groves in Mission on Dec. 16. A pair of natural disasters including Winter Storm Uri in 2021 and a lack of water has put the million-dollar citrus industry ...