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May 6, 2026 by SHAYLYNN MARKS

Making Her Mark

Dr. LuJean Waters Named Florida’s 2026 Woman of the Year in Agriculture

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On June 2, U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced the Florida Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, which would deliver $3.5 billion in much-needed direct relief to Florida’s agriculture community in response to the state’s recent freeze in March.centralfloridaagnews.com/sens-scott-moody-introduce-florida-freeze-disaster-assistance-act/ ... See MoreSee Less
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On Tuesday, Florida Ag Commissioner Wilton Simpson highlighted the major victories included in the Florida Legislature’s 2026-2027 state budget that support farmers, prioritize land conservation, strengthen our domestic food supply chain, invest in agricultural education, and more.centralfloridaagnews.com/ag-commissioner-simpson-highlights-major-wins-for-florida-agriculture-in... ... See MoreSee Less
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The Florida Legislature on Friday approved a nearly $196 million investment in Florida’s citrus industry as part of the state’s 2026-2027 fiscal year budget to accelerate the recovery of Florida’s citrus industry. centralfloridaagnews.com/florida-legislature-approves-nearly-196-million-investment-in-florida-ci... ... See MoreSee Less
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