AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoAerial spraying dispute hits Florida farms: Santa Rosa County beekeepers and a family farm say FPL-contracted helicopter herbicide spraying killed more than 50 chickens and wiped out about 75% of field bees, prompting calls for answers and possible adjustments. State budget conservation fight: Florida lawmakers are set to vote on a budget proposal that omits new funding for Florida Forever, raising alarms for the state’s wildlife corridor and connected land protection. Data center backlash grows in Florida: Escambia residents protest a reported AI data center push, while Hernando County leaders weigh a potential moratorium over water, power, and neighborhood impacts. Red snapper rules stay in the spotlight: Florida’s red snapper season has been paused/reshaped after court action, with charter captains reporting cancellations and lost revenue. Agriculture & food policy pressure: Missouri lawmakers cut funding for a SNAP produce incentive program, intensifying debate over restricting what benefits can buy while cutting fresh-food support. Local agriculture-adjacent developments: A proposed Palm Harbor K-8 charter school has residents worried about traffic and environmental effects near farmland. Research and inputs: Nutrien Ag Solutions secured BIRD Foundation support for an AI-driven targeted spraying system with an Israeli partner.
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