AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Safety: Taylor Farms issued a broad recall of jalapeño-based prepared foods, including guacamole, salsa and diced jalapeños, after a multistate Salmonella investigation tied the peppers to a grower in Sinaloa, Mexico; products were sold nationwide at major retailers like Walmart and Target. Public Health: Arkansas is among states newly linked to a growing cyclospora outbreak tied to Taylor Farms lettuce, with Missouri now reporting the highest case totals in the nation. Local Infrastructure: All lanes reopened on I-630 after a Monday morning wreck near exit 3B, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation. Water & Drought Response: Agencies are releasing about 800 million gallons from Twin Lakes into the Arkansas River to protect river health and fisheries during low-flow, high-heat conditions. Higher Ed: UAM’s “campus-within-a-campus” model is expanding statewide, letting rural students earn bachelor’s degrees while staying on local campuses. Business & Jobs: A Little Rock startup, Embra, is narrowing its focus to law student mentorship. Community: A north-central Arkansas group delivered 51 backpacks of school supplies to districts in Baxter, Boone and Marion counties.
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