AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoProduce Compliance: At Orlando’s Global Produce & Floral Show, food-traceability specialists urged growers and handlers to check case labels, barcodes and shipment records ahead of the rule’s July 2028 deadline. Crop Innovation: A Manatee County sod farm introduced a St. Augustine grass blend designed to reduce pest and disease risks. Irrigation: UF/IFAS will hold free workshops Nov. 12–13 for Suwannee Valley producers, covering overhead and drip systems, irrigation scheduling and water-saving tools. Citrus: USDA released its first citrus crop forecast of the season; Florida industry voices cite winter freezes as a factor behind a projected decline. Farm Investment: USDA announced $86.6 million for specialty-crop projects nationwide. Local Food: St. Johns County is supporting a program to bring locally grown food to area daycares. Land Conservation: A 498-acre Florida cattle ranch secured protection from development through a $7.48 million conservation easement.
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