Citrus Greening Disease Costing Financial Damage


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Thu. November 15th, 2012

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According to a recent study from University of Florida, citrus greenery has negatively affected orange growers in Florida costing approximately $331 million in damages during 2006-2011.

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Impact for those years total $1.66 billion. Overall impact, including indirect effects, total at $4.54 billion, or $908 million per annum.

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The study shows 8,257 jobs have been lost in the state during that period.

The state of Florida is considered to be a major supplier in the orange juice market.