AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWater Restrictions & Fines: Lakeland is tightening enforcement of SWFWMD watering rules as drought conditions persist, with first violations now $50, second $200, and later penalties up to $500—no more warnings, but residents can appeal. Food Safety: The CDC says the multistate Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce is over after 12,883 illnesses across 21 states, with Taylor Farms de Mexico recalling affected lettuce earlier this year. Precision Ag Tech: ZenaTech’s ZenaDrone received Irish Aviation Authority SORA approval to expand drone-based precision agriculture in Ireland, targeting fertilizer, lime, and other non-plant-protection products. Greenhouse Pest Watch: A report for greenhouse growers highlights “mirid bugs” as a two-sided problem—beneficial Dicyphus hesperus versus crop-damaging Nesidiocoris tenuis, especially in tomatoes. Local Agriculture & Community: A Safety Harbor pier reopened after being destroyed by three hurricanes in 2024, bringing back a long-running spot for fishing and wildlife watching.
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