AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoHemp policy pause: A federal continuing resolution signed this week delays most upcoming hemp restrictions that would have shifted the legal definition toward a “total THC” standard, giving Florida hemp retailers and farmers at least until Dec. 11 to keep lawful products on shelves. Wildlife & fishing updates: Florida anglers got a rare win with a federally endangered sawfish caught and safely released off Bonita Springs, while the state’s FWC also reminded beachgoers to protect sea turtles and shorebirds during the holiday weekend. Invasive pest watch: Georgia confirmed pasture mealybug for the first time, and the report notes it’s also been found in Florida—raising new questions for pasture and forage producers. On-the-water planning: A Florida freshwater fishing forecast points to strong lunar-driven feeding early in the week, with thunderstorms building later—useful for anglers targeting Florida’s fall season. Reefing history: A look back at Florida’s mid-to-late 1970s artificial reef program notes multiple decommissioned aircraft sunk off Bay County, later serving as fishing and diving habitat.
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