10 things to know about Florida citrus, greening

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LAKE WALES, Fla. (AP) — A disease called greening is threatening to wipe out a vital part of Florida’s economy and identity: the state’s $9 billion citrus industry. Here are 10 things to know about Florida citrus, its history and the disease imperiling the industry:

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