AGP Executive Report
Last update: 15 minutes agoFood Safety: The FDA says a Cyclospora outbreak tied to recalled iceberg lettuce has now hit 20 states and 11,458 illnesses, with Georgia, Tennessee and Texas added; investigators are focused on lettuce from a central Mexico Taylor Farms site. Beef Policy & Trade: Multiple reports show mounting backlash to Trump’s plan to import up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground beef to lower prices, with cattle producers warning it could stall herd recovery and disrupt local markets. Hurricane Recovery (Ag Impacts): On Hawaiʻi Island, officials report power restoration progress after Hurricane Lala, including Kaʻū Hospital and Pāhala customers, while Kaʻū coffee farms assess major storm damage. Drought/Heat Losses: California farmers face more than $800 million in losses this year from heat, drought and erratic spring weather, hitting pistachios and other major crops. Animal Health: The FDA issued an emergency approval for ivermectin (Bimectin) to fight New World screwworm in cattle as cases rise in Texas. Local Food Access: Iowa launched “Honor Harvest,” a food box program connecting rural veterans with fresh Iowa produce from Choose Iowa members, creating new market options for farmers.
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