AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoCitrus Stress: A federal report says Florida has lost nearly 21% of its citrus farms in the last year, underscoring how tight conditions are squeezing growers. Farm Economy: A new Southeast economist report, “Surviving the Farm Economy Downturn: 2026 Update,” lays out why bankruptcies are rising and what crop and livestock producers can do to recover. Labor & Worker Safety: Worker advocates in Apopka are pressing Costa Farms—the world’s biggest houseplant grower—to adopt enforceable outdoor protections covering heat, pesticides, and wage theft. Wildlife & Fishing Rules: FWC reviewed reports that sharks were cut up on Redington Beach and found no violations, while reminding anglers that retained sharks must stay whole until landed. Local Land Use: Baker County planners advanced multiple subdivision requests, including a Macclenny proposal that shifts an agriculture-zoned tract toward residential development. Community Agriculture Education: Baker County Farm Bureau’s youth speech contest highlighted invasive-species protection, with winners from both senior and intermediate divisions. Pollinator Timing: UF/IFAS research finds pollinator seasons are shifting later in heavily human-modified landscapes—important for Florida’s gardens and farms that rely on consistent pollination.
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