AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety & Agriculture: Ole Miss researchers warn that cheaper compounded knockoff GLP-1 weight-loss drugs may carry serious health risks, as demand rises and FDA has flagged some compounded products with unapproved or mismatched ingredients. Public Health: Mississippi is among states affected by a 27-state iceberg lettuce recall tied to a Cyclospora outbreak, with FDA clarifying that some test results were false positives while the voluntary recall remains in effect—so consumers should check product labels and “best if used by” dates. Workforce & Education: Mississippi Delta Community College is expanding workforce training in Greenville with new Industrial Electricity Technology, Cybersecurity Technology, and HVAC programs starting Aug. 17. Local Infrastructure: Hattiesburg city council approved $16M in financing for airport upgrades and emergency bridge repairs, aiming to keep projects “shovel-ready.” Energy & Logistics: The Army Corps is repairing miter gates at Lock and Dam 9 on the Upper Mississippi River to keep commercial barge traffic moving safely. Business: Cal-Maine Foods reported sharply lower fourth-quarter and fiscal 2026 results, citing major sales and profit declines.
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