AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety Alert: Wisconsin and Minnesota health officials say dozens of people fell ill after eating alfalfa sprouts from Calco and Everything Sprouts brands, with E. coli and salmonella cases reported and more illnesses expected as investigations continue. Animal Health & Biosecurity: A federal report says the $1.25B National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan, Kansas, still isn’t fully operational for high-level animal disease work, citing commissioning and configuration problems that have already cost USDA $75.8M. Wildlife & Land Management: The USDA/Forest Service moved to rescind the Roadless Rule nationwide, with a public comment period running to Sept. 21, as conservation groups warn it could worsen wildfire risk. Trade & Farm Economics: Iowa’s AG and U.S. AG Todd Blanche highlighted fertilizer monopoly and export/import control issues at the Iowa State Fair, while broader U.S.-Canada tariff talks remain a major uncertainty for farm costs and markets. Cattle Supply Pressure: Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins warned a cattle shortage is pushing beef prices higher. Community Resilience: State Farm’s Good Neighbor Firefighter Safety Program awarded $1.5M to 150 volunteer fire departments nationwide, including four Vermont departments.
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