AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Watch: A salmonella outbreak tied to recalled jalapeños from Sinaloa, Mexico has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, with Chipotle and Qdoba removing the ingredient after notification; Nebraska is among the confirmed states. Public Health Update: Nebraska DHHS says 92 cyclosporiasis cases are linked to the ongoing multi-state outbreak, with CDC/FDA continuing to investigate a connection to recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce. Ag Policy: Nebraska Farm Bureau and other voices are reacting as the Senate Agriculture Committee blocks the rebuilt farm bill from moving forward, with SNAP funding and E15 year-round sales both stuck in committee. Energy & Infrastructure: Nebraska Public Power District broke ground on the Princeton Road Station expansion, a 684-MW dual-fuel project aimed at reliability as data-center power demand grows. Regulatory/Grain Markets: The Nebraska Public Service Commission filed a complaint against Ohio-based The Andersons over alleged long payment delays to a grain producer, with potential license action on the table. Critical Minerals: Lockheed Martin is in talks to secure U.S.-sourced scandium and germanium supplies, including from a Nebraska mine expected to start production in 2028.
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