“Ian Was Rough On Citrus”: First Florida Orange Crop Reports Point To Disaster

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By Tyler Durden -October 4, 2022

The first crop damage estimates are in for Florida’s citrus groves following Hurricane Ian last week, and they point to utter devastation in certain parts of the state, sending orange juice prices Monday to almost six-year highs.  

Bloomberg spoke with Ray Royce, executive director at Highlands County Citrus Growers Association, who said 20% to 80% of the fruit was damaged depending on location. 

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