AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEnergy Infrastructure: FERC has granted construction permission for the 208-mile Mississippi Crossing Project, a natural gas pipeline spanning 10 counties and expected to bring jobs and development to the Delta while raising environmental concerns. Maritime Defense & Tech: Saronic Technologies is setting up an autonomous ship testing and commissioning site at the Port of Gulfport for its Marauder unmanned surface vessel, signaling more defense and commercial automation work in Mississippi. Food Safety: Walmart, Target and Whole Foods are among retailers recalling Taylor Fresh Foods products tied to Salmonella linked to jalapeños, while a separate FDA update details a large Taylor Farms lettuce recall tied to potential Cyclospora contamination affecting major brands and foodservice. Water Quality & Agriculture: A USGS study finds excess nutrients can linger in soils for years before polluting rivers, with implications for Gulf “dead zones” and drinking water costs; meanwhile Minnesota is offering free nitrate testing for private wells at events like Farmfest. Cotton & Textiles: Industry leaders are pushing a plan to revive American cotton as synthetic fabrics keep taking share. Mississippi Business & Jobs: Alcorn State named former NBA guard Monta Ellis as men’s basketball general manager, continuing the HBCU trend of high-profile hires. Consumer Watch: BBB Scam Tracker reports show multiple Mississippi cities tied for scam activity in June, including Natchez.
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