AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: A Cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms de Mexico has triggered a voluntary recall of certain iceberg lettuce products distributed to 27 states, including Mississippi. FDA says some earlier positive tests were false positives, but the recall remains in effect—experts say most lettuce in stores isn’t part of the affected chain, and whole heads of romaine/leaf varieties are generally considered safe. Agriculture & Research: Mississippi State named Jay McCurdy head of the Department of Agricultural Science and Plant Protection, strengthening entomology, plant pathology and weed science leadership. Waterways & Logistics: ERDC researchers are expanding deployable mobile trailer tech to improve lock-and-dam messaging for safer inland navigation. Energy & Prices: Oil futures rose on tighter supply expectations amid renewed U.S.-Iran tensions, pushing U.S. gas back above $4 a gallon. Severe Weather Readiness: Tropical Storm Bertha is strengthening over the Gulf as heat advisories expand across Mississippi and the region, raising flood and power-outage concerns. Livestock Economics: The Mississippi Department of Agriculture and Commerce will host a free Aug. 10 workshop on building high-margin, resilient livestock systems.
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