AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew World screwworm threat: USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in south Texas, just miles from the first, renewing fears for Florida’s cattle and livestock supply; Florida responded with emergency rules and expanded monitoring to keep the flesh-eating pest out. Hurricane readiness for farm families: Farm Share Florida and Global Empowerment Mission staged statewide hurricane preparedness drives, including free supplies like food, water, flashlights, and candles at sites in Sunrise and Hialeah. Food-price pressure tied to energy: A Florida-based hydrogen executive points to Middle East-driven fuel shocks pushing up the UN FAO food price index, with food spending already a major share of household budgets. Automation on sugar farms: US Sugar deployed an autonomous John Deere tractor fleet in south Florida, aiming to boost accuracy and reliability while improving productivity across its large acreage. Local agriculture & water events: A Florida beach-and-fishing community angle shows up in coverage of summer fishing and festival activity, alongside warnings about harmful algal blooms affecting recreational waters.
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