Winter freezes cut Florida orange forecast by 23 percent, sector faces massive production declines

Winter freezes cut Florida orange forecast by 23 percent, sector faces massive production declines

Industry leaders are advocating for $3.5 billion in federal assistance through the proposed Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act to support affected producers. Keep reading

Florida citrus forecast projects a nearly 25% orange production drop

There may be fewer Florida oranges heading to consumers over the next year.The U.S. Department of Agriculture released its first citrus crop forecast for the 2026–2027 season Friday, predicting a nearly 25% decline in Florida orange production.Here is what the USDA is forecasting from Florida citrus producers during the upcoming season: 10 million 90-pound boxes of oranges1.3 million 85-pound boxes of grapefruit450,000 95-pound boxes of tangerin…