Citrus growers unable to maintain fruit yield and quality during extreme weather and disease outbreaks

Citrus growers face compounding losses from unpredictable extreme weather events (freezing, heat, drought), pest infestations, and disease spread that directly reduce fruit size, yield, and marketability. Current agricultural practices and pest management solutions are insufficient to protect crops against these simultaneous stressors, forcing growers to accept smaller harvests and lower-grade fruit that command reduced prices.