AGP Executive Report
Last update: 41 minutes agoEverglades & Water Watch: Florida’s DOH issued a Lake Okeechobee advisory after blue-green algae in a Martin County area hit concerning toxin levels, reminding residents that blooms can look harmless while still posing risks to people, pets, and wildlife. Food Safety: Cyclosporiasis linked to contaminated produce continues to spread, with Florida health officials urging thorough washing of fruits and vegetables as cases climb in Central Florida and across the state. Citrus Policy: The FDA moved to lower the federal soluble-solids standard for pasteurized orange juice, a change aimed at easing supply pressures for growers and processors after weather- and disease-related losses. Local Land Use: Palm Beach County rejected “Project Tango,” a hyperscale data center plan near the Everglades, adding to a growing list of Florida counties that have halted or paused similar projects over water and power concerns. Retail & School Supplies: Florida’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is set to run July 20 through Aug. 20, with retailers planning ahead now that the event is permanent in state law. Agriculture Community: A Florida farmer’s obituary highlighted a lifetime of growing cucumbers, peppers, tomatoes, and watermelons in Immokalee, underscoring the region’s deep farm roots.
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