Florida farmers are plowing over tomatoes due to tariff and labor challenges.

2025-05-13 00:00

"Between the cost of labor and the inputs that go in, it's more cost-effective for farmers to plow over ripe tomatoes," said one expert. In South Florida, unharvested tomatoes are being plowed over, reflecting the impact of President Donald Trump's tariffs and immigration policies. According to

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