AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Crisis: Michigan reported 11,508 cyclosporiasis cases and its first two outbreak-linked deaths, tied to iceberg lettuce connected to Taylor Farms; the FDA/CDC probe continues as consumers cut back on lettuce and hospitalizations mount. Retail & Labeling Watch: USDA issued a public health alert for Costco frozen burritos that may contain an undeclared egg allergen, urging anyone with egg allergies to discard or return affected lots. Invasive Species Control: Rhode Island will treat hydrilla at Worden Pond starting Aug. 7 with repeated, EPA-approved herbicide applications funded through USDA-linked congressional spending. Ag Policy & Trade Pressure: Farmfest farmers in Minnesota are pushing Congress to pass a farm bill for “certainty” as Senate markup approaches. Biofuels & Processing Investment: ADM raised its 2026 profit forecast and plans North America crush-capacity upgrades, citing strong biofuel demand and improved margins. SNAP Legal Fight: Massachusetts joined a lawsuit challenging USDA guidance that would make some immigrants ineligible for SNAP, arguing it’s unlawful. Weed Management: A guide breaks down the difference between noxious and invasive weeds and why both can threaten farms and ecosystems.
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