AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFarm Bill Stalls: Kansas Farmers Union leader Nick Levendofsky says the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to move the farm bill forward (tied to SNAP cuts and tight votes) likely means no passage this year. Food Safety Shockwaves: The CDC says a salmonella outbreak has reached 27 states, and FDA updates keep expanding recalls tied to Taylor Farms jalapeño products; cyclospora linked to Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce is now confirmed in 15 states, with FDA urging consumers to discard affected items. Pesticide Policy: California announced paraquat-dichloride (paraquat) is being phased out after manufacturers voluntarily canceled registrations, citing potential thyroid and birth-defect risks and wildlife impacts. Rural Development: USDA Rural Development confirmed Glen Smith as Under Secretary, emphasizing “quality of life” and rural broadband as key to slowing outmigration. Trade & Markets: China’s zero-tariff policy is boosting prospects for Zimbabwean horticultural exports like blueberries, citrus, and avocados. Disaster Relief: SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for drought-impacted small businesses and agricultural co-ops across parts of Iowa, Minnesota, and South Dakota.
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