Florida Citrus Shortfall Mounts Even More in Latest Crop Forecast By Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2023 USDA estimates continue to pile on what has been a historically sour season for growers and industry stakeholders.Read More
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Florida Citrus Crop Outlook Sours More With Latest USDA Forecast By Paul Rusnak|January 13, 2023 Estimates reduce further amid historically challenged season due to hurricanes and continued disease pressure. See where the numbers are now.
Latest Florida Citrus Forecast Reveals Huge Impacts from Hurricane Ian By Paul Rusnak|December 9, 2022 The season’s first crop estimate already was tightly squeezed — before the storm was factored in. See where the numbers from USDA are now.
Where Have All the Florida Grapefruit Gone? By Paul Rusnak|June 12, 2018 Latest USDA crop estimate comes up sour again for growers fighting disease, hurricane, and real estate pressures.
Florida’s Citrus Production Forecast Tumble Stalls Posted by Frank Giles|January 13, 2018 Latest USDA estimate shows orange and grapefruit forecast unchanged, but still historically low.
Irma Rains Down on Florida Citrus Crop Estimate Posted by Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2017 Initial USDA forecast reflects the fruits of what was left behind by monster storm.
Extra Early Florida Citrus Forecast Calling For Sunshine Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 31, 2017 Marked increase in production predicted for the next crop of oranges.
Florida Citrus Stuck in Crop Forecast Funk Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 11, 2017 Latest estimate from USDA shows no change for oranges; grapefruit count gets squeezed.
Florida Citrus Forecast Comes Full Circle With Latest Update Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2017 Amid up-and-down pattern, USDA puts all-orange production numbers back on target with initial estimate.
Season’s First Slip Seen In Latest Florida Orange Estimate By Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2017 Despite slight drop in Valencias, silver linings found.
Latest Florida Citrus Crop Forecast Runs Flat Posted by Paul Rusnak|December 9, 2016 Despite crop protection challenges, all-orange production projection from USDA remains unchanged.
Florida Citrus Estimate Escapes Hit From Hurricane Matthew By Paul Rusnak|November 9, 2016 Despite the major storm, updated forecast figures from USDA actually show an increase.
Squeeze Felt In Season’s First Florida Citrus Forecast By Paul Rusnak|October 12, 2016 USDA estimates all-orange crop to be down more than 11 million boxes from last season’s final tally.
First Stab At Florida Citrus Production Predicts Dire Decline Posted by Frank Giles|August 15, 2016 Elizabeth Steger estimates crop will drop by 26%.
Florida Citrus Season Ends On Up Note Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 12, 2016 Challenging campaign typified by forecasts influenced by the negative impacts of HLB.
Latest USDA Forecast Says Florida Oranges On A Roll By Paul Rusnak|April 12, 2016 Momentum carries over big time from last month’s elevated expectation in output.
Latest Florida Orange Forecast Features Rare Increase Posted by Paul Rusnak|March 9, 2016 A bump in projected Valencia production breaks long string of sobering reports.
Revised Forecast Yields Small Victory For Florida Oranges Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 9, 2016 Updated USDA estimate holds serve again; hasn’t dipped since December.
Orange Crop Outlook Remains Sour Spot For Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 12, 2016 For the first time this season, estimates from USDA do not drop.
Unexpected Bump Tops Off Difficult Florida Citrus Season Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 10, 2015 Final USDA forecast reveals slight uptick in Valencia numbers.
