Ag Info published an article on the Florida Congressional members requesting an investigation into the flood of imported seasonal and perishable ag products from Mexico. Florida’s Department of Agriculture documents show the decades-long economic harm to Florida growers, causing estimated lost sales of 10-20 percent, 17-34,000 lost jobs, and billions in negative impact on the economy. Ukrainian farmers may reduce plantings of wheat and other crops for harvest in 2023 because warfare has cut their income while facing high fuel and fertilizer costs. IFPRI says a small crop in Ukraine, usually a leading wheat and sunflower oil exporter, could prolong tight global supplies that have driven up grain prices worldwide.
Florida ag commission fried on Mexican imports and gas prices down again (Ag Info)
September 21, 2022