Alex Sammon joins MTS to discuss the collapse of Florida's orange industry, the shift of production to Brazil, and how Wall Street consolidation and real estate development reshaped the state's agricultural landscape.

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:13) The Mystery of Citrus Greening and its Impact on Florida Agriculture

(02:21) Real Estate Pressure and the Conversion of Citrus Groves into Suburbs

(11:55) Analyzing the Impact of Wall Street and Global Capital on the Citrus Industry

(15:22) Relocation of the Citrus Industry to Brazil and its Effect on Local Production

(17:14) The Political Movement to Save the Florida Orange

(21:11) Comparing Industry Declines and the Cultural Shifts in Florida and California

(23:08) Global Supply Chains and the Displacements of Consumer Product Sources

(25:37) The Rise of Retail Theft and Analyzing Modern Trends in Shoplifting

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Alex Sammon on Florida's Orange Decline, Real Estate Growth, and Supply Chain Shifts | MTS Live

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Alex Sammon on Florida's Orange Decline, Real Estate Growth, and Supply Chain Shifts | MTS Live