Cotton Leafhopper in Florida and Poll Shows Americans Want E15

Cotton Leafhopper in Florida and Poll Shows Americans Want E15

Bob Larson
Bob Larson
From the Ag Information Network, this is your Agribusiness Update.

**A notorious pest of cotton, okra, eggplant, and others has now been detected in several counties in Florida, from Miami-Dade County in the south to Jackson County in the north.

The two-spot cotton leafhopper was first detected in the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in spring 2023.

At the time, the only other Western Hemisphere record for this species was a single male labeled “Cuba” deposited in the U.S. National Museum.

**Recent nationwide polling conducted by Morning Consult for the Renewable Fuels Association shows 69% of registered voters support increasing the availability of E15, gas with 15 percent ethanol.

Voters were also asked if they support legislation that would permanently allow E15 to be sold year-round and nationwide, and 81% said yes.

RFA President Geoff Cooper says this confirms American

voters want expanded access to E15, a lower-cost, cleaner-burning fuel.

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**U.S. dairy exports are approaching record levels as consumer demand for dairy products in Mexico continues to outpace the country's production.

Mexico is the leading export market for U.S. dairy products, accounting for more than one-fourth of international sales.

All told, Mexico purchases 4.5% of U.S. milk production via dairy products and ingredients.

According to CoBank’s Knowledge Exchange, the upside potential for increasing U.S. dairy sales to Mexico remains strong.

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