The Once Mighty Florida Orange Is Just About Dead. Whodunit?
The Florida orange industry has seen a dramatic decline, with production dropping over 95% in the last 25 years. This article explores the various factors contributing to this collapse, including environmental and economic issues. Reporter Alex Sammon investigates the situation alongside experts to uncover the reasons behind the demise of this iconic symbol of Florida.
- ▪The production of Florida oranges has decreased by more than 95% in less than 25 years.
- ▪The decline is attributed to factors such as insects, hurricanes, and economic challenges.
- ▪Reporter Alex Sammon investigates the causes of this collapse with insights from experts.
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Decoder Ring May 20, 20263:50 AM No Pulp: The Killing of the Florida Orange The state’s once mighty citrus industry has collapsed. We investigate the culprits. Copy Link Share Share <div class="slate-megaphone__slot"></div> View Transcript Advertisement Listen & Subscribe Choose your preferred player: Apple Podcasts Spotify TuneIn Pocket Casts RSS Feed For questions about subscriptions or your Slate Plus feed, check our FAQ. <p class="slate-notification--error podcast-how-to-listen__notification">Please enable javascript to get your Slate Plus feeds.</p> All Slate Plus Podcasts Get Your Slate Plus Podcast If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a link to finish setting up your feed. Please enter a valid phone number.
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