AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRoad & Rural Access: Babcock Ranch is praising Florida DOT work on State Road 31 in Lee/Charlotte, a widening project to six lanes and a Wilson Pigott Bridge replacement that’s expected to finish the first phase by May 2027—key for agriculture and mining traffic. Farm Economics: USDA data show Florida at about $279 per acre for average cash rent on irrigated cropland, ranking 9th nationally in 2026. Local Tax Pressure: Ormond Beach budget talks keep the property tax rate steady at 4.3202 mills while officials plan for possible state constitutional changes that could reshape future revenues. Mosquito Control: Google has filed to release 32 million bacteria-treated mosquitoes in Florida as part of its Debug initiative, using Wolbachia to curb breeding. Coastal Agriculture Threat: A University of South Florida report says record sargassum—about 27 million metric tons—has been growing in the Caribbean and Gulf, smothering shorelines and disrupting marine life. Aquaculture & Seafood Season: Florida’s spiny lobster regular season runs Aug. 6 through March 31, with a six-lobster daily bag limit and required permits.
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