Florida citrus grower to close due to hurricanes, tree disease

ORLANDO, Florida: Alico Inc., one of Florida's largest citrus growers, announced plans to wind down its citrus operations after this year's harvest, marking a significant shift in the state's struggling citrus industry.

The decision reflects years of declining production caused by tree diseases and repeated hurricane damage.

The Fort Myers-based company said its citrus production has fallen by 73 percent