Citrus greening is a global challenge to all citrus groves, significantly impacting Brazil and Florida, the top two largest producers of 100% orange juice. Florida is currently being hit the hardest due to size, proximity and density of groves. However the global orange juice industry remains hopeful that production will stabilize as solutions for citrus greening are being extensively researched.
Statement from FDOC Executive Director Shannon Shepp on January, 2024 Crop Forecast
Bartow, Fla – In the January USDA forecast of the 2023 – 2024 citrus season, the USDA projected production at 20.5 million boxes of Florida Oranges, 2.4 million boxes of Florida