Hurricane Milton Could Bring ‘Compl ete Destruction’ For Florida Citrus

In the aftermath, cleanup is underway. But it could take years to put the pieces back together. Farmers say with lower commodity prices, many were already on the financial brink before the storm

Milton threatens to inflict wind damage in the northern two-thirds of Florida’s citrus belt this week, according to Commodity Weather Group. Orange juice futures rose up to 4.3% on Monday due to the threat to Florida’s citrus industry.

These actions are part of the Biden/Harris administration's efforts to open new markets for farmers, provide more competitive choices, lower food costs for consumers and support small businesses and family farms.