AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFood Safety Shock in the U.S.-Mexico Supply Chain: Taylor Farms’ jalapeño recall has expanded to 26 states after salmonella was linked to peppers from Sinaloa, Mexico—coming on the heels of the company’s earlier cyclospora-linked shredded lettuce outbreak and other past recalls, renewing scrutiny of produce oversight. Mexico Avocado Exports Resume: After a U.S. security alert paused shipments from Michoacán, avocado workers and packing plants restarted operations as USDA inspectors returned to certify fruit. Climate Pressure on Food and Water: Lake Powell hit a record low, raising fears for power generation and downstream water supplies that also affect farms. Argentina Crop Outlook: With Europe and the U.S. facing weaker corn/wheat prospects, Argentina is positioned for another record campaign. Brazil Politics Meets Trade Stakes: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro kicked off presidential campaigns in their strongholds, with tariff and foreign-interference disputes hanging over agricultural trade. Caribbean Education & Water: Guyana plans a major potable water well for the new Phillipai Secondary School in Region Seven.
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