AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFood Safety: A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce has surged to more than 11,000 confirmed and suspected cases, with Ohio mentioned among states seeing additional unconfirmed reports, while FDA says the U.S. food supply remains safe. Agriculture & Workforce: Gov. Mike DeWine cut the ribbon on the new Ohio Agriculture Center ahead of the Ohio State Fair, and CFAES is turning the fair into a year-round learning hub for food, farming and youth programs. Local Infrastructure: Paulding council approved engineering work for a U.S. 127 reconstruction and secured $500,000 in OPWC funding toward a $2.6 million project. Energy & Utilities: Steam heat rate increases for SOBE Thermal Energy Solutions customers in Youngstown are now in effect, raising costs sharply during heating and non-heating seasons. Data Centers & Power: Veolia was selected to run a 350MW grid-independent microgrid for an Ohio data center campus, underscoring the growing push for on-site energy. Legal/Regulatory: Ohio is fighting over prediction markets in court, arguing state sports betting rules should apply to Kalshi. Agribusiness/Policy: Hemp beverage makers are challenging Ohio’s move to reclassify their products under marijuana rules.
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