Florida Citrus Associations Sharpen Focus on Industry Recovery

Several themes rose above the rest as defining for the Sunshine State’s specialty crop sector.

More than $1 billion being sought to address major crop losses due to Hurricane Irma.

Annual industry survey shows majority of growers plan to continue to press forward despite a wallop from Hurricane Irma.

Scouting and quick action even more important where fumigation was skipped to catch up after the storm.

Growers, industry stakeholders, and legislators committed to recovery after Hurricane Irma shakedown.

In light of what Hurricane Irma stirred up, now is a good time to review how well you cover your assets.

Company restructuring aims to integrate legacy businesses and reduce input costs significantly.

With Hurricane Irma well in the rear view, growers and researchers hope to work groves back to a productive state as HLB rages on.

Tropical torrents, along with a persistent precipitation pattern, helps break 70-year high-water mark.

There is strong-willed — some might even say stubborn — blood flowing through the veins of Florida growers.

Extraordinary times call for industrywide cooperation and partnerships.

With billions of dollars lost to Irma, financial assistance will be crucial for many.

Operators in designated counties eligible for emergency assistance.

Report says storm dropped enough gallons of water on Florida’s St. Johns River Water Management District to swamp 6.7 million football fields.

Initial USDA forecast reflects the fruits of what was left behind by monster storm.

Striking images from the field reveal not only the storm’s destructive nature, but also paths to recovery and reconstruction.

Ground zero perspective reveals how citrus and vegetable producers are facing different, daunting challenges in wake of destructive storm.

Preliminary damage estimates confirm storm’s ferocity.

Cleaning up damage and small doses of nutrition the fastest path to helping blocks bounce back.