AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRetail & Competition: Bulgaria’s competition watchdog is probing whether retail chains pressured fruit and vegetable suppliers to cut purchase prices under the “Care Basket” push, following earlier actions against Kaufland and T-Market. Livestock Biosecurity: The New World screwworm is back in the U.S., with USDA confirming cases in Texas and New Mexico, raising alarms for cattle and other warm-blooded animals in places like California’s Imperial Valley. Food Safety: Azuma Foods recalled Tako Wasabi seasoned octopus because it may contain undeclared fish, putting allergy sufferers at risk. Dairy Innovation: Iowa announced 11 Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation Grants totaling $614,620 in cost-share support to help dairy farms adopt processing and labor-saving tech. Farm Policy & Food Aid: U.S. state AGs urged Congress to restore SNAP benefits in the Farm Bill, warning recent cuts are worsening hunger and shifting costs to states. Fishing & Fisheries Management: Colorado Parks and Wildlife ordered a public fish salvage at two reservoirs near Lamar, then will permanently close access after the lease ends. Climate & Crops: Reuters reports El Niño is likely to boost Argentina’s crop prospects in the second half of 2026, despite risks elsewhere.
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