AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFood Safety Shock: Mexico-sourced iceberg lettuce linked to a U.S. cyclospora outbreak is being pulled after FDA/CDC traced “explosive diarrhea” cases to shredded/chopped lettuce distributed in 27 states; Taylor Farms says it stopped receiving the implicated lot and retailers like Walmart removed affected products, while FDA also flagged a separate lettuce sample that tested positive but was not part of the current recall. Trade Tensions: Brazil’s Lula demanded Trump explain 25% U.S. tariffs under Section 301, arguing the “war of narrative” is political; Washington cites issues tied to agribusiness, including deforestation and other trade barriers, while Brazil signals retaliation. Climate Pressure on Farms: A new report warns extreme heat is already costing agriculture workers the equivalent of 20+ working days a year in vulnerable countries including Bangladesh and Brazil, raising food and income risks. Regional Ag Policy: St. Kitts and Nevis is bringing in former St. Vincent agriculture minister Saboto Caesar to help build a medicinal cannabis banking framework, aiming to support the sector’s growth.
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