AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFood Safety: A salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños has sickened at least 345 people across 27 states, with 36 hospitalizations reported; Chipotle and Qdoba pulled jalapeños nationwide while FDA and CDC continue tracing distribution from a Mexico grower via Coast Citrus Distributors. Ohio Manufacturing & Jobs: 80 Acres Farms, a Cincinnati-area vertical farming company, says it’s closing after acquisition talks fell apart, with about 145 Ohio-area jobs expected to end by Aug. 17. Healthcare & Policy: HHS has initiated decertification of Network for Hope, the OPO covering Kentucky and parts of Ohio, after federal findings of serious deficiencies in organ procurement practices. Housing Development: NRP Group broke ground on OSU East, a 336-unit upscale rental community in northwest Columbus, with additional townhomes planned. Energy & Industry: Virginia orders large data center users to pay for dedicated transmission infrastructure, aiming to prevent ratepayer bill hikes. Agriculture: NCBA named Coshocton’s LB Porteus Farms a 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award regional winner.
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