Citrus Budwood Data Squeeze Divulges Downside [INFOGRAPHIC]

Despite the fever-pitched push to find varieties and rootstocks resistant to HLB, Florida citrus nursery production decreased over the last year.

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According to the recently released “2014-2015 Florida Citrus Budwood Annual Report,” 33 nurseries reduced production from the previous season. Overall, figures from the 62nd edition of the comprehensive report provided by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services indicate tree production fell by 274,311 trees year over year.

♦ Season’s First Florida Citrus Forecast A Stunner ♦

While the industry’s challenges are apparent when scanning the surface of the latest report, there are some positive signs to grow on. Here are a few standout statistics.2014-2015 Florida Citrus Budwood infographic

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