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Agriculture Under Pressure: The Economic, Environmental, and Development Drivers Transforming Florida Agriculture

Year: 2026

Type: article

Abstract: Florida (FL)’s agriculture sector is undergoing rapid transformation due to biological shocks, environmental stressors, import competition, and accelerating urbanization. Citrus greening, laurel wilt, and hurricane-related damage have sharply reduced yields and acreage, while rising imports from Mexico and Brazil erode market share and depress prices. Urban development and recreational land-use expansion are accelerating land-value increases, which in turn drives farmland loss and abandonment. This policy-oriented review synthesizes these pressures and evaluates state policy responses. Our findings highlight the need for integrated strategies that improve resilience, strengthen land conservation, and enhance the long-term competitiveness of FL’s agricultural sector.

Source: Agriculture

DOI: 10.3390/agriculture16060661

Authors: Daniel Solís, Sergio Alvarez, Ly Nguyen

Institutions: Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of Central Florida

Language: English

Topic: Agricultural economics and policies

Subfield: Safety Research

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $3,137