AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 minutes agoFood Safety: The CDC says the iceberg lettuce-linked cyclospora outbreak has grown to 15 states, with Nebraska among the newly added; officials report 10,468 lab-confirmed cases nationwide and note Michigan has seen deaths, while Michigan now says people can resume normal lettuce handling as cases decline. Local Agriculture & Economy: Nebraska regulators filed a complaint against Ohio grain dealer The Andersons over alleged delayed payments to a grain producer, and the PSC is urging other Nebraska sellers to report similar payment delays. Politics & Policy: The Senate Agriculture Committee blocked a Farm Bill version over SNAP cost-share disputes, drawing sharp criticism from Nebraska Farm Bureau and Nebraska lawmakers. Public Health (Other Outbreaks): Taco Bell’s cyclospora-linked case count has climbed to 6,358, and Qdoba and Chipotle have removed jalapeños amid a salmonella outbreak tied to recalled peppers. Community & Culture: The Ponca Tribe of Nebraska kicks off its 32nd annual powwow, celebrating tradition and honoring ancestors.
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