USDA/NASS reports that U. S. orange production is expected to rise by 2% from March, with Florida's production unchanged at 11.6 million ...

However, it may be shocking to find out that the leading state in orange production is not Florida ... for orange orchards ...

Over the last 20 years, production in Florida orange groves has plummeted 92%, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Demand for orange juice hit an all-time low last year, and this year is ...

The Florida citrus industry has been severely impacted by hurricanes, freezes, and citrus greening, leading to a significant decline in production ... and improving soil health to increase ...