AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoSNAP Pressure on Florida Families: A Delray Beach nonprofit says SNAP changes starting Oct. 1 will push more people through its doors, even as it runs an affordable farmers market to help families eat better. Pollinator Timing Shifts: UF researchers report pollinator activity starts about 22 days later and ends about 21 days later in heavily human-modified landscapes, with seasons shifting but not stretching. South Florida Sugar Automation: Autonomous Solutions Inc., U.S. Sugar and Everglades Equipment Group rolled out large-scale autonomous tractors across hundreds of thousands of acres, aiming to cut labor strain and improve day-to-day operations. Citrus Under Strain: Florida’s citrus acreage continues shrinking as storms, disease and development take their toll. Local Farm Tourism Push: Polk County leaders want to brand State Road 60 as “Route 60,” spotlighting stops like U-pick farms and small towns to draw more visitors. Fishing Drone Safety Debate: A Florida-linked study highlights drone injury concerns, including a case where a drone operator was hurt at a fishing pier. Caladium Growing Education: Classic Caladiums in Avon Park hosted an open house and workshops on bulb production and new varieties, including sun-tolerant types.
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