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Florida farmers competing for drivers, trucks to get food to consumers

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Growers say they face transportation and labor shortages in getting products out of the ground. They also face increased prices and delays for seeds, fertilizers and chemicals. Suggestions for easing conditions include lowering the age and hours of operations for commercial truck drivers. White House says ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have delayed implementation of $100-per-day fee.

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Florida farmers competing for drivers, trucks to get food to consumers

While global supply chain issues are reportedly easing, Florida farmers told lawmakers this week that perishable items with short shelf lives continue to struggle in being moved from fields to markets.During a meeting of the Senate Agriculture Committee, growers said the industry faces transportation and labor shortages in getting products out of the ground and to market. They also face increased prices and delays for materials -- such as seeds,…

2 years ago·Jacksonville, United States

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