AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety & Consumer Impact: The cyclospora outbreak tied to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms continues to swell, with Michigan reporting 10,773 cases and Louisiana reaching 100 cases; consumers are cutting back on lettuce and some restaurant traffic is slipping as recalls and investigations expand. USDA & Farm Labor: A new U.S. farmworker survey finds immigration enforcement is driving deep fear, with 90% of workers worried about family separation and renewed pressure on Congress to expand H-2A pathways. Water & Western Agriculture: A federal Colorado River proposal would spare some states from near-term cuts but could force Lower Basin reductions up to 3 million acre-feet by 2036, with major implications for farms and water costs. Rural Infrastructure & Power Demand: Data center buildouts are heating up political fights and power planning, including SWEPCO’s northwest Louisiana area seeing new AWS projects—raising questions about grid strain and local impacts. Policy & Program Deadlines: USDA is reminding farmers of August deadlines for key assistance programs as drought and production pressures persist. Soybeans & Markets: The United Soybean Board is setting 2027 priorities around growth, research, and new uses to keep more value at home. Fraud Enforcement: DOJ announced major fraud actions in a Southeast partnership, including SNAP and disaster-loan schemes totaling about $350M in losses.
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