AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety & Supply Chain Concentration: The Cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce has expanded to 15 states, with Florida adding 87 new cases and CDC reporting 10,468 lab-confirmed illnesses plus probable cases; the recall fallout is reaching major restaurant chains. Produce Import Disruptions: The U.S. halted avocado inspections in Mexico’s Michoacán after a security alert, threatening a supply chain that feeds most U.S. avocado demand. Livestock & Prices: Beef prices are rising as the herd shrinks to a 1951 low. Farm Policy & Nutrition: WIC eligibility expanded in Michigan, and Senate farm bill talks keep circling SNAP cost-sharing, with Klobuchar calling it the biggest sticking point. Water & Drought: USDA expanded Virginia drought disaster designations, while Colorado River operations planning signals tighter cuts that could hit farms and irrigation communities. Regional Ag Economy: Recent farmland sales in Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, and South Dakota show continued market activity. Cotton Pest Watch: Georgia reported a new cotton jassid detection, renewing pressure on lower Southeast growers to respond fast.
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