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Hurricane Milton damage blamed for lower citrus crops in Florida
Citrus production in Florida is down, according to a new report. The United States Department of Agriculture suggests Florida could produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes. That is around 3 million less than what was expected.
Florida’s citrus industry takes big blow from Hurricane Milton
An updated forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Florida is projected to produce enough oranges to fill 12 million 90-pound boxes, 3 million less than expected before Milton. The industry produced 17.96 million boxes of oranges during the 2023-2024 season, which ended in July.
Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida citrus industry
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
Hurricane Milton Seen From Space Station Hours Before Florida Landfall
An external camera aboard the International Space Station captured Hurricane Milton over the Gulf of Mexico on Oct. 9, 2024. Credit: Space.com | footage courtesy: NASA | edited by Steve Spaleta
Damage from Hurricane Milton deals big blow to Florida's citrus industry
Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released Tuesday.
How pythons and other invasive species may have spread farther in Florida due to hurricanes
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The majority of Hurricane Milton disaster calls to FEMA went unanswered. Why 68,000 Floridians were left in the lurch during their moment of need
More than 80% of Floridians don’t have flood insurance and FEMA was unprepared for the deluge of assistance calls after ...
Polk County Schools receive $100,000 from state for Hurricane Milton relief
Polk is one of four districts receiving $100,000 from the Florida Disaster Fund for relief from Hurricane Milton.
Hurricane Milton makes Google's top trending searches of 2024
The catastrophic hurricane that devastated parts of the Tampa Bay area was ranked 4th behind the U.S. Election, excessive heat and the Olympics in the news category.
Florida dog ‘Trooper’ tied to fence during Hurricane Milton finds his forever home — while cruel ex-owner awaits court date
The young bull terrier discovered tied to a fence and left for dead as Hurricane Milton made landfall in Florida earlier this ...
Hurricane Milton damage blamed for lower citrus crop in Florida
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Hurricane Milton deals big blow to citrus industry in Florida
TALLAHASSEE - Damage from Hurricane Milton is driving down citrus production from what was already expected to be a historic low in the current growing season, according to a federal report released ...