Trends in Florida Citrus with Emphasis on Indian River, St. Lucie, Martin, and Palm Beach Counties

FE636, a 9-page fact sheet by Jackie K White and P.J. van Blokland, examines how hurricanes, freezes, citrus diseases and pests, competition with Brazil, and a booming population growth are affecting the citrus industry of Florida's Treasure Coast. It also examines the efforts of governments,...

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Main Authors: Jackie K. White, P.J. van Blokland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2006-08-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/115929
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Summary:FE636, a 9-page fact sheet by Jackie K White and P.J. van Blokland, examines how hurricanes, freezes, citrus diseases and pests, competition with Brazil, and a booming population growth are affecting the citrus industry of Florida's Treasure Coast. It also examines the efforts of governments, organizations, and individuals to respond quickly and efficiently to these threats to the area's agricultural lands. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2006.
ISSN:2576-0009