03-08-2024 17:36 via krqe.com

Orange juice is getting more expensive, here's why

(NewsNation) — Americans are feeling the squeeze as the price of orange juice continues to rise.In June, orange juice cost $4.26 per 16 ounces, up 30% from the year before and nearly $2 more than in 2020, according to United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) data.
A disease known as citrus greening is one of the main culprits. It's costing citrus growers millions of dollars a year, and the USDA says it's the most serious threat the industry has ever faced.
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