AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCattle Trade Restart: USDA says it will reopen Mexican cattle ports starting Aug. 24, after a yearlong halt tied to the screwworm fly—Douglas, Arizona first, with later openings planned for New Mexico ports. Food Safety Watch: CDC/FDA report the Cyclospora outbreak linked to Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce is broader than first thought, with Florida cases rising to 168 and investigators adding more states as the company maintains its recall and prevention steps amid “false positive” test claims. School Nutrition & Water Testing: Republican gubernatorial front-runner Byron Donalds rolls out a “Healthy Florida Healthy Families” plan to remove ultra-processed foods from school meals and require public lead/contamination testing with results posted online. Research Partnership: Gov. DeSantis signs a University of Florida–University of St. Andrews deal focused on joint research, exchanges, and work spanning marine and physical sciences plus agriculture technology. Aquaculture & Coasts: UF/IFAS Sea Grant highlights Florida aquaculture and natural aquatic ecosystems, while local coastal “living seawall” efforts show growing interest in water-quality solutions.
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