Now, hope is budding on an unlikely branch: a 30-year-old tree named Donaldson, growing on a research farm near Groveland.

Matt Mattia used both hands to flip through the branch at his eye level, studying each side of every leaf as sunlight ...

Much of the money will go to marketing and research designed to reduce plant diseases that threaten citrus groves.

Citrus greening A citrus tree infected by HLB, more commonly known as greening ... Meet the tree that could save Florida’s citrus industry June 12, 2025 at 8:41 pm EDT Gallery SEA LIFE ...

In a new strategy to combat citrus greening disease, scientists have engineered citrus trees to act as both bait and ...

Florida’s citrus industry received a significant boost in the state budget approved for the 2025-26 fiscal year.

Checking the farm’s trees — which grow several varieties ... the last two years have been tough for the entire citrus industry in Florida. “We lost around 90% of our stuff,” he said.

keeps the psyllids and citrus greening off of the trees,” Story said. According to a press release from Florida Senate President Ben Albritton, $190 million would be used for field trials that ...

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From Key lime pie to gator tail, these uniquely Florida dishes celebrate the state’s bold flavors, coastal roots, and vibrant ...

Discover 19 of the most iconic Florida recipes—from fresh citrus desserts to coastal seafood dishes—that bring sunshine and ...