Peter Spyke News Today

The bacteria is fatal to citrus trees and has decimated citrus groves in Florida and Texas. Now, California growers are holding the line to keep producing the vital crops. As temperatures rise, that gets more difficult.

The first reports of damage to the Florida citrus industry from Hurricane Ian have started to emerge.

Growers and industry stakeholders invited to check out large research plot ahead of first yield data findings.

If orange producers embrace new citrus varieties, it could be a path forward for some but it’s no cure-all.