CBS MIAMI
Florida Citrus Industry Fights Decline
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner shares that Florida’s citrus growers are putting more disease-resistant trees in the ground and that production has stabilized and growers are seeing improvements in tree health, fruit size and sweetness.
WFLA
FDA’s proposed change to orange juice regulation will help local growers, FloridaCitrus Mutual says
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner says the FDA’s proposed change to lower the orange juice Brix standard could help Florida growers struggling with reduced sugar levels caused by storms and citrus greening.
CBS MIAMI
Florida’s citrus industry hit by disease and severe weather, heavily affecting output
Florida Citrus Mutual Past President Glenn Beck shares impact of citrus greening and weather on the industry and his groves, expresses hope for solutions to start rebuilding. Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner voices hope for the future.
NBC NIGHTLY NEWS
Orange juice price squeeze
Florida Citrus Mutual President Kyle Story shares optimism for Florida’s citrus industry as growers face obstacles beyond their control.
ACCUWEATHER
Florida citrus growers bouncing back after Ian
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner shares that Florida’s citrus industry is still recovering from hurricanes Ian and Nicole in 2022, and optimism that treatments and therapies being deployed are showing promise in tree health.
FOX BUSINESS
Hurricane Ian dealt Florida a 'devastating blow'
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner discusses the impact of Hurricane Ian on food costs and the citrus industry on 'The Claman Countdown.'
ABC NEWS
How Hurricane Ian could affect your morning orange juice
Matt Joyner, the head of Florida Citrus Mutual, breaks down how the Sunshine State’s citrus industry is being impacted by Hurricane Ian.
FOX WEATHER
Hurricane Ian crushes Florida citrus farmers already facing worst crop since World War II
Florida Citrus Mutual CEO Matt Joyner says it will take years for crops to recover after The Sunshine State sees its smallest orange production in 75 years.
FOX 13 News
Treatments for citrus greening providing hope for the orange industry as production declines
Matt Joyner, the head of Florida Citrus Mutual, breaks down how the Sunshine State’s citrus industry is being impacted by Hurricane Ian.
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FLORIDA POLITICS
Cap reax: Citrus industry cheers Legislature approving about$140M in funds for growers
FOX 13 NEWS
Treatments for citrus greening providing hope for the orange industry as production declines
THE CAPITOLIST
Citrus industry leader details difficulties in receiving federal disaster aid, low crop yield
CNN PODCAST
