AGP Executive Report
Last update: 21 minutes agoFrost Risk: Frost advisories across North Florida and the Panhandle warn of overnight lows in the 30s, which could damage crops and sensitive plants. Growers are urged to cover vulnerable vegetation. Citrus Recovery: A Tampa-area biotech company is testing CRISPR-edited rootstock designed to resist citrus greening. The company reports sharply lower bacteria levels in treated trees, offering a possible path to rebuilding Florida’s struggling citrus industry. Hemp Businesses: A federal rule taking effect Dec. 11 could make most hemp-derived THC products illegal by capping THC at 0.4 milligrams per container, putting a significant share of sales at risk for Florida small businesses. Farm Pests: Early research links heat to changes in pasture mealybug feeding, which may help ranchers time treatments; the pest has also been reported in Florida and can damage forage. Farm Tourism: Agritourism—from produce picking to farm festivals—offers Florida growers another way to bring visitors to working farms and support farm businesses.
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