AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 minutes agoSargassum-to-feed push: University of Miami researchers are testing whether black soldier fly larvae can “bioconvert” Florida’s record seaweed blooms into protein for aquaculture and fertilizer for agriculture, aiming to redesign how the state responds to shoreline inundations. Strawberry price risk: Florida strawberry growers are asking the U.S. Commerce Department to act on alleged low-priced Mexican winter berries, a move that could trigger antidumping duties and raise costs for shoppers. Livestock protection funding: U.S. senators urged Secretary Rubio to restore funding to defend American livestock from New World screwworm and other pests, warning the spread could hit the Texas cattle industry hard. Local land-use pressure: Lee County commissioners will weigh a major Southeast Lee Community Plan amendment that environmental groups say could threaten Florida panther habitat and other sensitive areas. Hay quality spotlight: The Southeastern Hay Contest is back, pushing producers to submit samples for independent testing to improve forage management across the region. Boating economy: A Florida boating industry profile says the state generates about $31.5B annually and supports roughly 110,000 jobs, even as higher costs cool new sales.
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