Citrus grove land continues to dwindle

Citrus Grove Land Continues to Dwindle

By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s once-dominant citrus industry is being squeezed for land at an accelerating rate. The U.S. Department of Agriculture this week reported that the industry is entering the 2025-2026 growing season with 208,183 acres in use for producing oranges, grapefruit and specialty fruits, 24 percent fewer acres than a year ago. That follows a 17 percent reduction in acreage heading into the 2…

Citrus grove land continues to dwindle

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s once-dominant citrus industry is being squeezed for land at an accelerating rate.