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Florida's citrus industry has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 19th century when the state's warm climate and fertile soil made it an ideal location for growing citrus fruits. In the early 20th century, Florida's citrus industry began to take off, as growers began to develop...

Florida's citrus industry has a long and storied history, dating back to the late 1800s when the state's mild climate and fertile soil made it an ideal location for growing citrus fruits. Over the years, the industry has faced a number of challenges, including diseases, storms, and competition from other...

The Florida citrus industry has been facing a number of challenges in recent years, including citrus greening disease, hurricanes, and competition from other states and countries. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB), is a bacterial disease that is spread by the Asian citrus psyllid and is fatal to citrus...

Florida citrus is marketed and sold to consumers both domestically and internationally through various channels. In the domestic market, Florida citrus is sold through supermarkets, grocery stores, and other retail outlets. The Florida Department of Citrus also promotes Florida citrus through advertising and public relations campaigns to increase consumer awareness...