AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoCyclospora Food-Safety Crisis: The FDA says cyclosporiasis cases in the U.S. keep climbing, with Michigan reaching 6,571 confirmed cases as officials continue tracing illnesses to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms in central Mexico, even as the company and FDA dispute a “false positive” lab result—prompting ongoing recalls and consumer warnings. Trade Pressure on Ag: New U.S. tariff moves are roiling Latin American farm exports and supply chains, while Mexico and the U.S. push ahead with USMCA review talks amid uncertainty over additional duties. Amazon Deforestation Watch: Brazil’s Amazon deforestation is reported at its lowest in a decade, but experts warn gains could slip as the Amazon Soy Moratorium ends, with a new study projecting major forest loss risk. Climate Resilience & Land Use: St. Kitts and Nevis advances its first National Loss and Damage Strategy, and a Caribbean ministry finalizes farmer relocations from residential land to agricultural zones. Water-Saving Crops: Researchers and growers in California explore agave as a drought-resilient option for Central Valley farmers facing water limits.
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