AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCyclospora Outbreak Widening: CDC and FDA expanded the cyclosporiasis investigation tied to shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms de Mexico, adding Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma and Pennsylvania to the nine-state cluster that already includes West Virginia; confirmed illnesses now top 4,000 nationwide, with thousands more under investigation, and officials stress following recall guidance and getting tested for prolonged watery diarrhea. Flood Recovery Logistics: The West Virginia National Guard is shifting from rescue to longer-term recovery after severe flooding, while Buckhannon and Upshur County are speeding donations by letting residents order supplies online and ship them to the Buckhannon Fire Department. Data Center Power Pressure: Trump’s Ratepayer Protection Pledge is expanding with 200-plus signatories, as utilities and data center firms commit to covering new power costs—an issue West Virginia communities have been watching closely. Coal Industry Push: The National Coal Council delivered reports to U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright aimed at reducing barriers to growing the U.S. coal fleet and exports, with West Virginia coal leaders calling it an energy blueprint for the state. Local Agriculture Spotlight: The Mountaineer Country Farm Crawl returns with tours and hands-on farm stops, highlighting West Virginia’s produce, livestock and specialty agriculture.
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