AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoFood Safety & Recalls: Walmart is pulling Bettergoods Pistachio Nut Butter in 19 states after Salmonella showed up in routine testing; Nebraska is on the list, and the FDA says only lot LB028ACP04 is affected. Ag & Supply Chain: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen’s trade push highlights growing Asian demand for lower-carbon ethanol, with Japan’s E20 plans and carbon capture interest pointing to new export opportunities for U.S. producers. Harvest Efficiency: Chief Agri is pitching grain-storage and handling upgrades through its Chief Ethanol operations in Hastings and Lexington to cut harvest bottlenecks and keep ethanol plants supplied. Manufacturing Watch: Creighton’s Mid-America Business Conditions Index stayed above growth-neutral for the sixth straight month, but inflation and a tightening labor picture are still clouding the outlook. Public Health: Michigan reported two deaths tied to the Cyclospora outbreak, underscoring how testing can miss cases and why hydration and medical guidance matter. Tech & Policy: 15 state attorneys general demanded OpenAI preserve materials tied to the Hugging Face hack, escalating pressure on AI safety and accountability. Local Infrastructure: Omaha’s Standing Bear Lake handicap-accessible fishing pier remains closed after 18 months of ice-damage repairs, with structural work planned over water.
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