AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMississippi Agriculture & Food: LAN Farms in Copiah County is delivering locally raised and processed beef to Jackson-area customers, offering bulk boxes and steakhouse cuts. Pest Control Costs: MSU Extension warns termite swarms can start as early as late January along the Gulf Coast, and treating an average Mississippi home can run about $1,200 to $1,750. Small Business Support: Newbern will host a free small business planning and growth session Aug. 20 at Town Hall, with one-on-one help and no-cost long-term support options. Public Health Recall Watch: FDA upgraded a Texas shell-egg recall to its highest risk level, urging shoppers to check specific carton codes before sell-by dates expire. Consumer Safety: A Walmart-linked Marketside tomato bisque soup kit recall was triggered by possible Listeria contamination. Local Fraud Signals: BBB Scam Tracker shows Byram tied for 25th in Mississippi for July scam reports, with two reports. Energy & Logistics Tech: A Reuters report highlights how automation and AI are reshaping U.S. transport, including automated inspection on rail and AI use on Mississippi River towboats. Home & Community: Mississippi’s termite swarms and Gulf Coast Amtrak safety concerns both point to the same theme: prevention matters before problems get expensive.
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