AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFarm Bill Fight: Sen. Peter Welch voted “no” on a GOP Senate farm bill, saying it won’t adequately support Vermont farmers, rural communities, or nutrition help like SNAP, and advanced on a party-line vote without amendments. SNAP Pressure: Pima County, Ariz. reported SNAP participation down 45% from July 2025 to July 2026, with monthly benefits nearly halved, pushing residents toward food banks. Georgia SNAP Cost Shift: A Senate farm bill version would permanently raise Georgia’s SNAP cost share, with researchers warning the state could face $500M–$1B annually as federal support shifts. Food Recall: Saratoga Potato Chips recalled J. HIGGS Loaded Bacon and Cheddar chips sold at Save A Lot in five states due to an undeclared soy allergen. Manufacturing Investment: Kikkoman opened a new $560M Jefferson, Wis. soy-sauce facility, adding 80+ jobs and expanding North American production. Diesel Squeeze: Reports tie record U.S. diesel prices to pressure on farmers and potential food price increases. New Mocktails: Bubly launched two mocktail-inspired flavors, Berry Sparkle Sangria and Paradise Paloma.
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