Texas citrus continues to bounce back from freeze
Aug 22, 2023 · Texas citrus growers appear to be back on track after Winter Storm Uri caused significant setbacks to many growers two seasons ago, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.
Freeze Damage Update on Texas Citrus
Mar 5, 2021 · Winter Storm Uri left iced-over grapefruit trees in the Rio Grande Valley. Citrus took the biggest freeze hit from recent Winter Storm Uri of any agricultural commodity in Texas, reported Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service. AgriLife Extension estimated citrus crop losses of at least $230 million.
Uri agriculture damage estimates exceed $600 million ... - AgriLife …
Mar 2, 2021 · Winter Storm Uri, which blasted through the entire state of Texas, caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses, according to preliminary data from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economists.
Initial Texas agricultural loss estimates from winter storm exceed …
Mar 4, 2021 · “The Texas agricultural sector that suffered one of biggest overall losses from Winter Storm Uri was the citrus industry,” said Luis Ribera, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station. Winter Storm Uri left iced-over grapefruit tree in Rio Grande Valley. (Texas A&M AgriLife photo)
Texas Citrus Continues Comeback From Winter Storm
Nov 23, 2021 · Texas citrus growers took a beating during Winter Storm Uri in February, but according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert, there are signs of life in South Texas.
Texas Growers Rebounding From 2021 Freeze - Citrus Industry …
Sep 1, 2023 · Anciso estimates Winter Storm Uri killed or damaged around 10% of the state’s citrus trees. Around 24,000 acres remain in production. Texas had about 27,000 acres of citrus at the time of the 2021 storm.
Agricultural Losses From Winter Storm Exceed $600 Million
Mar 2, 2021 · The Texas agricultural sector that suffered one of biggest overall losses from Winter Storm Uri was the citrus industry, said Luis Ribera, AgriLife Extension economist, Bryan-College Station. He said citrus producers in the Rio Grande Valley lost virtually all of their Valencia orange crop and more than 60% of their grapefruit crop.
Uri agriculture damage estimates exceed $600M in Texas
Mar 4, 2021 · Winter Storm Uri, which blasted through the entire state of Texas, caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses, according to preliminary data from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economists.
Vegetables hit as Uri agriculture damage estimates exceed $600M …
Mar 4, 2021 · Winter Storm Uri, which blasted through the entire state of Texas, caused at least $600 million in agricultural losses, according to preliminary data from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service agricultural economists.
Texas’ citrus industry — once an agricultural powerhouse — is on …
Dec 19, 2024 · A pair of natural disasters including Winter Storm Uri in 2021 and a lack of water has put the million-dollar citrus industry and regional leaders on edge.