AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCitrus Policy Shift: FDA lowered the minimum dissolved sugar for pasteurized orange juice from 10.5° Brix to 10°, a move Florida officials say helps processors use more Florida fruit as citrus greening and weather losses squeeze supply. Invasive Pest Watch: UF/IFAS and FDACS held an online workshop on pasture mealybug, now reported in multiple Florida counties, with experts warning it targets common pasture grasses and could trigger widespread pasture die-offs. Food Safety & Produce Risk: Florida health reporting continues to track the Cyclospora outbreak tied to produce, with guidance urging thorough washing and cooking when possible. Local Water Access for Vets: Warrior Fisherman–SouthWest Florida is seeking an accessible deck boat for disabled veterans, building on a mission started by a local wheelchair-using fisherman. Recreation & Community: Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Monday, with retailers and families planning for school supply costs.
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