AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLettuce Recall Fallout: Taylor Farms’ iceberg lettuce recall tied to the cyclospora outbreak remains in focus after the FDA said an initial positive test was a false positive, while the company still faces scrutiny and an ongoing investigation into the source. Food Safety & Consumer Impact: The recall has expanded across multiple states and keeps shoppers asking what’s safe to eat as cyclosporiasis cases rise nationwide. Florida Water & Wildlife: A Florida wildlife agency is accused of targeting critics with secret surveillance, including repeated pulls of driving records, raising fresh concerns about how state watchdogs use data. Agriculture Workforce Policy: Florida Gov. DeSantis flagged a federal proposal to reshape H-2A visa rules, aiming to broaden eligible farm jobs and update how employers and workers connect. Everglades Infrastructure: Florida is taking over a critical Everglades plumbing project to speed restoration work. Local Community Planting: ReGrow Volusia announced a slate of environmental education programs, from native-plant workshops to wildlife-focused events. Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana, with dangerous winds and surge prompting preparations across the Gulf and Florida Panhandle.
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