Why Florida’s Orange Industry Is In Free Fall
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
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