AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLivestock Biosecurity: Florida has enacted emergency rules to keep the New World screwworm out after Texas detected the flesh-eating parasite in a calf. FDACS is temporarily restricting warm-blooded animal imports from affected areas, pausing entries through June 10, then requiring pre-arrival certification and veterinarian inspection; animals from high-risk zones without paperwork face quarantine, and infested-zone shipments are denied. Waterfront Stewardship: Brevard County residents are being urged to “protect the waterfront” along the Indian River Lagoon with practical yard steps—like managing erosion around seawalls/bulkheads and using native plantings behind structures—to help safeguard the lagoon system. Homegrown Fruit Guidance: UF/IFAS shared a new “Papaya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape” guide for Central and South Florida gardeners, focusing on site selection, drainage, cold protection, and pest awareness. Community Food Access: Miami-Dade schools will run USDA-funded Summer BreakSpot with free breakfast and lunch for kids up to age 18 at 170 sites, with meals required to be eaten on-site. Fishing & Food Safety: A Florida freshwater fishing forecast highlights early-June feeding patterns for anglers, while a CDC update expands a Salmonella warning tied to imported moringa leaf supplements.
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