AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoStorm Watch: Hurricane Isaias is strengthening in the Gulf, with a dangerous landfall forecast near the Florida Panhandle late Friday or early Saturday. Heavy rain, flooding, damaging winds and storm surge could affect coastal communities and farms. Markets: Grain futures traded unevenly ahead of Friday’s USDA crop and supply reports; traders expect a lower corn-yield estimate and a slightly higher soybean estimate. Citrus: Florida grapefruit is showing higher sugar levels in the 2026–27 crop, a promising quality signal as the season approaches. Farm Innovation: UF is leading a regional effort to put fallow winter acreage to productive use, while Newberry’s $75 million in AgTech investments is strengthening the city’s role in agricultural technology. Farm Costs: A new federal order extends tax-free use of red-dyed diesel, offering fuel-cost relief to farmers and ranchers. Fisheries: Ten people face charges after a multiyear Florida investigation into alleged illegal fishing and wildlife sales, including protected sea turtles.
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