AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFDA Citrus Update: Florida citrus leaders welcomed a final federal orange juice rule that lowers the Brix requirement for pasteurized OJ from 10.5% to 10% and sets a 15% max mandarin/tangerine blend limit, effective Aug. 19, 2026—aimed at helping growers market more product amid HLB and weather pressure. Food Safety & Produce: The multistate cyclospora scare tied to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce continues to roil grocery and foodservice supply chains, but the FDA now says the original cyclospora-positive lab result was a false positive; investigators still haven’t confirmed any positive samples and say the recall remains in place while traceback work continues. Florida Agriculture Watch: Florida is among the states listed in the Taylor Farms recall distribution, keeping local consumers and retailers on alert as health officials track cases and product lot codes. Farm Economy: A new Farm Bureau analysis projects major row-crop farmers could face $32B in losses in 2027 (after $31B in 2026), with specialty crops also squeezed by volatile costs and below-breakeven prices. Local Planning: Manatee County updated its comprehensive plan through 2045, emphasizing habitat protection, water quality safeguards, and stronger development rules affecting agricultural lands.
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