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Florida Department of Citrus
10/09/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/09/2026 10:58
USDA Releases First Citrus Crop Forecast of the Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 9, 2026
Contact: Celeste Walls, (863) 537-3980
Bartow, Fla. - In the first forecast of the 2026-2027 citrus season, the United States Department of Agriculture forecasts Florida citrus production at 10 million 90-pound boxes of oranges, 1.3 million 85-pound boxes of grapefruit, and tangerine production of 450,000 95-pound boxes.
"The tenacity and grit of Florida Citrus growers cannot be overstated," said Shannon Shepp, executive director of the Florida Department of Citrus. "The faith of a farmer is nothing to mess around with. In partnership with our best-in-class research community, Florida Citrus remains a significant economic driver in the state of Florida and well-positioned for future investment."
ABOUT THE FDOC: The Florida Department of Citrus is the state government agency charged with marketing, regulation and research for the Florida Citrus industry. Since 1935, Florida growers have taxed themselves to support the mission of maximizing consumer demand for Florida Citrus products to ensure the sustainability and the economic well-being of the Florida Citrus grower, the citrus industry and the state of Florida. Florida Citrus contributes $6 Billion to the state's economy.
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