AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHealth & Food Science: A new Florida-linked study says one cup of blueberries daily for eight weeks improved blood vessel function and lowered systolic blood pressure in postmenopausal women with early hypertension, pointing to anthocyanins as the likely driver. Gulf Seafood & Farming: Louisiana-focused reporting highlights a Gulf open-water fish-farming experiment raising redfish, raising big questions about whether aquaculture can be both eco-sound and economically viable. Florida Citrus: Federal figures show Florida citrus acreage keeps shrinking, with USDA preliminary counts putting the state at 165,359 acres for 2026-27—down sharply from recent years—blamed on storms, disease, and development. Community Food Relief: Miami-Dade announced a free Farm Share food distribution in Doral for families on Sept. 15, no income paperwork required. Record-Breaking Food Fundraiser: Palm City’s Old Havana Cafe and House of Hope teamed up to build a 400-foot Cuban sandwich to spotlight food insecurity, with donations matched up to $15,000. Food Safety: The CDC declared a multistate Cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce over after 12,883 illnesses across 21 states, with the implicated product tied to Taylor Farms de Mexico.
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