AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety & Agriculture: The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak tied to alfalfa sprouts from Everything Sprouts; 55 people are sick in 15 states, including North Dakota and South Dakota, with four hospitalizations—health officials say to discard affected sprouts and sanitize contact areas. Livestock & Trade: North Dakota cattle groups are pushing back on a Trump plan to open a 90-day, tariff-free window for up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef, saying it could undercut herd rebuilding and producer prices. Farm Safety: NDSU Extension is urging producers and homeowners to call 811 before fall digging, and it’s also rolling out “Stop the Bleed” training for rural farm injuries plus new QPR suicide prevention webinars for people in agriculture. Harvest Risk: With dry conditions, officials warn combine fires are a growing early-season threat and recommend strict preventative maintenance. Workforce & Community: A Senior Community Service Employment Program application event is set for Jamestown and Fargo for eligible 55+ job seekers. Infrastructure & Energy: ND DOT schedules bridge maintenance on Grant Marsh Bridge, while energy funding news includes nearly $1.4M from the Department of Energy for ND energy programs.
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