AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDefense Funding: Gov. Ron DeSantis announced nearly $23M for Florida’s defense workforce and industrial base, including shipbuilding, aerospace, and supply-chain projects. Horse Forage: A practical North Central Florida guide breaks down how to choose and store hay for horses amid heat, humidity, sandy soils, and storm season. Shellfish Support: Cedar Key clam farmers received $500,000 to help fund a shellfish genetic breeding effort aimed at better heat- and weather-resilience after hurricanes and hot spells. Illegal Harvest Crackdown: Four people were arrested in Grant-Valkaria for allegedly harvesting about 200 pounds of saw palmetto berries without proper permits/authorization. Food Safety (Rice Recall): FDA recall coverage expanded for Lundberg Family Farms white jasmine rice, with affected lots distributed to Florida and other states—consumers are told not to eat and to discard/return. Marine Monitoring: Florida’s FWC says scallop abundance in St. Joseph Bay hit the lowest on record, underscoring big year-to-year swings. Invasive Pest Watch: A tiny pasture mealybug described as a serious threat was detected in Georgia after showing up in Florida and nearby states. Outdoor Sales Tax Holiday: Florida’s hunting and camping gear sales tax holiday runs Sept. 1 through Dec. 31, cutting 6% base sales tax on qualifying items.
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