AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: USDA/FDA actions are still hitting Florida shoppers hard, with multiple Salmonella-linked recalls expanding beyond jalapeños and leafy greens, including products sold at major retailers like Target, Trader Joe’s, Walmart, and Whole Foods, as illnesses climb. Marine & Coastal Safety: Experts are urging anglers to check gear after a rare hawksbill turtle died from severe entanglement in discarded fishing line near Hinson’s Island, while Florida also saw rehabilitated loggerheads return to the Gulf after accidental hooking. Labor & Agriculture: Miami-Dade plant nursery owners warn that deportation moves and the end of Temporary Protected Status are shrinking the workforce, threatening closures even as wages rise. Policy & Water/Soil Risks: EPA issued draft voluntary guidance on PFAS in biosolids land application, with public comments due Sept. 4—important for farmers and landowners planning for future rules. Wildlife & Community Impacts: Flagler Avenue residents report abandoned chickens roaming neighborhoods, including possible heritage breeds, as local rescues push for better rehoming. Energy & Infrastructure: Utility-scale battery storage in the U.S. is growing about 70% annually, adding momentum for solar-plus-storage projects that can stabilize power for agriculture and rural communities.
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