What’s on the Horizon for Florida Agriculture

Dan July 3, 2025 Agri-Business, Florida

With Florida’s varied agricultural landscape many look to the horizon to see what’s coming next. We spoke with Florida’s Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson about what he’s focusing on for the future of Florida agriculture.

What’s on the Horizon for Florida Agriculture

Brazilian OJ: Low Volume, Record Revenue
Brazil’s Center for Advanced Studies on Applied Economics (CEPEA) recently reported that the volume of Brazilian orange juice (OJ) exported in 2024–25 was historically small, but revenues set a record. CEPEA stated there was limited production of high-quality Brazilian oranges in 2024–25. As a result, the juice industry had difficulty producing juice that is compatible […]
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