Low prices hit Florida growers in January
Florida growers are receiving low prices for agricultural products, and some are choosing not to harvest the full yield. Although sweet corn and squash prices increased recently, tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers, radishes and lettuce are fetching below-average prices, reported The Packer.
Last week, growers in South Florida reported that heavy rain and winds caused significant crop damage across the region. Paradise Produce Distributors noted that early assessments indicated damaged plants and supply shortages will be likely in the near future, reported The Produce News.
On the bright side however, the USDA has announced further funds for researching the scourge of the citrus industry in Florida - citrus greening. The agency will invest $13.6 million for research on citrus greening. The funding will be administered through the National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Specialty Crop Research Initiative Citrus Disease Research and Extension Program.
source: foodintitute.com
