What has happened to Florida oranges?

Orange groves had been ravaged by citrus greening, an insect-borne, imported bacteria that spoils the fruit and kills the trees, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Are Florida oranges dying?

There are so many dead and dying Florida groves like Cee Bee’s that some economists have administered last rites to the state’s $9 billion citrus industry. Ninety percent of the state’s groves are infected by a bacterium called Huanglongbing, which, like oranges, originated in China.

Whats wrong with oranges right now?

The disease is called huanglongbing or HLB — more commonly known as citrus greening. It has decimated groves in Asia, Brazil, the Dominican Republic and Florida, and is now spreading in California. Citrus greening can move with alarming speed. But once a piece of fresh-market citrus is infected, it’s ruined.

What oranges are in season now in Florida?

Oranges: The most commonly-grown varieties of Florida oranges are Navel, Hamlin, Pineapple, Ambersweet and Valencia. The fresh orange season typically runs from October through June. Most oranges in Florida are grown in the southern two-thirds of the state where freezes are rare.

Do you have to ship oranges from Florida?

At Florida Fruit Shippers® we never ship Florida citrus from storage. And unlike oranges and grapefruit sold at retail, our Florida citrus is never artificially colored, dyed or flavored. That’s why we can say, “Unless you live in a grove, you can’t eat fresher, sweeter fruit.”.

Why are there protests in Orange County Florida?

Two Central Florida men were arrested in Orlando in connection to a homicide investigation from an armed home invasion in Brevard County. A judge sentenced an Orlando man to 17 years in prison for persuading a child to send sexually explicit videos over Instagram. Orange County needs to reject a proposal to ban protests in neighborhoods.

How are oranges picked from a citrus tree in Florida?

We do this by following three key steps: Florida’s citrus growing regions produce a wide variety of citrus fruits throughout the harvest season. Each variety is noted for its own unique flavor, level of sweetness and abundance of juice. This fruit is carefully tended throughout the year, then picked at the exact moment of ripeness.

What are the best types of oranges in Florida?

Florida’s premium citrus varieties include: Seedless Navel Oranges in November and December Flavorful Honeybell Tangelos in January Delicious Temple Oranges in February Easy to peel Honey Tangerines in March Seedless Ruby Red Grapefruit November to May Juicy Valencia oranges March to June