AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety & Consumer Shift: Cyclospora and salmonella recalls are pushing shoppers toward farmers markets and local greens, with one Ohio market reporting a ~30% jump in foot traffic as people ask more questions about how produce is grown and handled. Public Health Alert: USDA FSIS issued a public health alert tied to jalapeños regulated by the FDA that may be contaminated with salmonella, with multiple wrap products listed in recalls. Water & Irrigation: India’s Pattiseema project is being used as a lifeline for crops amid El Niño-linked rainfall shortfalls, with officials directing efficient canal releases to protect the Krishna delta. Policy & Rural Development: The U.S. Senate confirmed Glen Smith, an Iowan, as Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, highlighting rural internet access and value-added investment. Ag Innovation: Santa Cruz County, California, is piloting steam treatment instead of conventional pre-plant fumigation for berries, aiming to reduce pesticide pressure. Climate Pressure: UK heat is battering harvests, with farmers warning of major yield losses as drought conditions persist.
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