Why Florida’s Orange Industry Is In Free Fall [OhgSQYStoXG]
Florida’s on track to have its worst orange season in nearly a century. The state’s citrus industry generates millions of dollars and supports tens of thousands of jobs. But it has also been up against hurricanes, freezes, and a deadly citrus disease. We head to Florida to understand why orange production has dropped more than 90% in two decades and what scientists are doing to save the valuable fruit. 00:00 – Introduction 01:33 – Citrus Greening 02:58 – How Orange Trees Are Infected 04:08 – How Scientists Are Fighting The Disease 05:30 – Using Protective Bags 06:14 – Providing Infected Trees With Nutrients 07:00 – How Growers Are Changing Their Methods 07:44 – Costs of Citrus Greening 08:12 – How Oranges Are Harvested 08:52 – How Oranges Are Juiced 10:05 – Potential Solutions to Citrus Greening 11:43 – End Credits ------------------------------------------------------ #florida #oranges #citrusgreening #bigbusiness MORE BIG BUSINESS VIDEOS: Why American Chinese Restaurants Outnumber McDonald’s Who Actually Makes Trader Joe’s Food? How The World’s Biggest Truck Stop Makes 350,000 Meals A Year Business Insider tells you all you need to know about business, finance, tech, retail, and more. Visit our homepage for the top stories of the day: Business Insider on Facebook: Business Insider on Instagram: Business Insider on Twitter: Business Insider on Snapchat: Business Insider on TikTok: Inside The Fight To Save Florida’s Dying Orange Industry | Business Insider