AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoMississippi Business: Griesson-de Beukelaer is buying Madison-based DeBeukelaer Corp., maker of the Pirouline creme-filled rolled wafer cookies, and plans an immediate investment in a new state-of-the-art bakery at the same site. Food & Health: A new study says popular school cafeteria items like wings, tacos, pizza and muffins may need recipe updates to meet upcoming USDA limits on added sugar and sodium. Agriculture: Mississippi corn is looking strong, with harvest starting in late July—weeks earlier than usual—after minimal pest and disease pressure but notable heat stress. Catfish & USDA: Senators Britt and Tuberville helped win USDA purchases of surplus catfish, including support aimed at stabilizing prices for producers in Mississippi and other top catfish states. Public Health Alert: The FDA says nearly 100 people in 17 states have been sickened in a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled eggs from Midwest Poultry Services, with Mississippi among the affected states. Education & Community: Mississippi farmers markets are collecting back-to-school supplies for We Will Go Ministries through Aug. 8. Local Culture: The Mississippi Elite Barber and Beauty Summit drew Coast-area talent and competitions, highlighting opportunity in the industry.
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