AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The FDA flagged major 2026 recalls tied to outbreaks, including Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce (cyclospora), multiple egg recalls now in the highest-risk tier for salmonella, plus blueberry and jalapeño recalls—another reminder to check labels and “best by” dates. Delta Agriculture: Mississippi Delta harvest is underway despite early planting, a mid-March freeze, and later drought stress, with researchers saying drier conditions may help some crops at this stage. Local Tax Fight: Madison County rejected Amazon’s appeal to lower the assessed value of Canton data centers, preserving an estimated $5.8 million in expected tax revenue. EV Policy: States are pushing ahead with their own zero-emission vehicle incentives as federal support wobbles, including California’s rebate program to keep EV prices competitive. Public Health: Iowa confirmed a measles outbreak in the south, with vaccination gaps and rising exemptions cited—an issue Mississippi families should watch as school starts. Workforce & Education: Copiah-Lincoln’s Natchez campus opened a new AI lab for fall, expanding hands-on training tied to Mississippi’s AI talent initiative.
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