Optimism in the Forecast as Florida Citrus Season Starts By Paul Rusnak|October 11, 2018 Initial crop estimate from USDA predicts a robust return to more fruitful days.Read More
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Squeeze Play Continues to Plague Florida Citrus Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 10, 2018 USDA reels back production estimate for oranges and grapefruit as season is drawing to a close.
Florida Orange Crop Forecast Stuck in Holding Pattern Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 11, 2018 For the second month in a row, USDA sticks to tempered expectations in citrus production.
Florida’s Citrus Crop Estimate Unchanged in a Tough Season Posted by Frank Giles|March 8, 2018 All orange forecast at 45 million boxes, 35% off the previous year.
Numbers Crunch in Latest Florida Orange Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 8, 2018 USDA forecasters deduct 1 million boxes for undersized fruit and overabundant drop.
Hurricane Irma After-Effect Catching up to Florida Citrus Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 12, 2017 USDA forecasters serve up second consecutive significant drop in expected orange crop output for stormy season.
Forecasters Subtract another Slice from Florida Citrus Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 9, 2017 USDA’s second stab at the season thins orange crop by another 7%; would be lowest output in more than 70 years.
Shaky Florida Citrus Season Skids to a Stop By Paul Rusnak|July 12, 2017 Final USDA tally confirms continuing downward trend of production in the HLB era.
Late Season Rally in Forecast for Florida Orange Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 11, 2017 Latest estimate from USDA reveals first increase in several months; grapefruit continues to sour.
Florida Citrus Crop Besieged By Sinking Feeling Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 9, 2017 Latest USDA estimate yanks healthy chunk out of projected yield for oranges.
Florida Orange Crop Estimate Climbs Again By Paul Rusnak|June 10, 2016 For the fourth consecutive month, ground is gained in Valencias.
Winning Streak Continues For Florida Oranges By Paul Rusnak|May 10, 2016 Updated crop estimate from USDA reveals uptick for third month in a row.
Florida Citrus Season Grinding Toward Sour Finish Posted by Paul Rusnak|June 10, 2015 USDA’s updated estimate keeps orange count in check at historically low total.
Florida Orange Crop Now Projected To Be Lowest In Nearly 50 Years Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 12, 2015 Not since the 1965-1966 season have production numbers looked so bleak.
Latest Florida Orange Crop Outlook Puts Brakes On Downward Roll — For Now By Growing Produce Staff|April 9, 2015 Updated numbers from USDA reveal count continuing to hover just above the 100 million box mark.
Another Pucker In Florida Orange Crop Prediction By Growing Produce Staff|March 10, 2015 Early, mid-season varieties slip, dropping projected USDA total below 2013-2014 final output.
Florida Citrus Crop Holding On By Growing Produce Staff|February 10, 2015 Updated USDA forecast shows no change in orange and grapefruit yield.
Latest Florida Citrus Forecast Hits Season’s First Snag Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2015 Overall orange production reduced by 5 million boxes.
Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Update: So Far, So Good Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 10, 2014 USDA estimates hold steady for third month in a row.
Elevated Expectations For Forthcoming Florida Citrus Crop Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 10, 2014 USDA’s first forecast comes in markedly higher than pundits’ pre-season predictions.
