Florida’s Smallest Citrus Crop in a Century

Florida’s orange trees have suffered from hurricanes, and most of Florida’s groves have been infected by greening disease, which causes trees to produce green and bitter fruit. The price of orange juice is rising. Demand for orange juice is going to decrease because consumers can’t afford it and many will not like the taste.—washingtonpost.com

Answer the following questions to check your understanding of the story.

Is the demand for orange juice decreasing as reported in the news clip?

Why is the price of orange juice rising?

The price of orange juice is rising because ____________.

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