AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFarm Tax Relief: Florida voters are deciding whether to exempt farm equipment from tangible personal property taxes. Supporters say Amendment 2 would deliver more than $30 million a year in relief; critics warn of lost revenue for cash-strapped counties. Crop Protection: UF is targeting a pest threatening Florida sugarcane, as growers face another potential challenge to production. Farm Labor: Miami-area agricultural employers filed 332 H-2A worker petitions in 2025, while Tampa-area employers filed 150, underscoring continued demand for seasonal labor. Seafood Industry: Red tide has returned to Gulf County, prompting health alerts and fish kills. The bloom could delay scallop restocking and strain commercial and recreational fishing into early February.
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