Reported about 14 hours ago
Hurricane Milton wreaked havoc on Florida's citrus industry, causing significant damage as orange trees lie uprooted and unharvested just before the crucial harvest season. With initial forecasts showing a dramatic 16% drop in orange production, growers, already beleaguered by disease and previous hurricanes, face increased hardships. Their optimism for recovery has been dashed as they assess the damage, prompting calls for state and federal support to help the struggling industry.
Source: YAHOO