POLK COUNTY, Fla. — Florida citrus farmers say they are finally seeing signs of hope after years of setbacks that nearly crippled one of the state’s most iconic industries.
Hurricanes and a devastating disease known as citrus greening have taken a major toll on orange production across the state. But a new infusion of state funding is offering a lifeline.
This year’s state budget includes more than $127 million to support the recovery and revitalization of Florida’s citrus industry. The money will go toward research, field trials for promising treatments and therapies, and the planting of more disease-tolerant citrus varieties…