AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood Security & Policy: New York AG Letitia James led 22 attorneys general urging Congress to restore SNAP benefits and block Farm Bill cuts, warning the changes are driving hunger and shifting costs to states. Local Food Access: New York launched NY PLATES, a $10M capital grant program to upgrade food bank infrastructure, cold storage, and transport. Urban Agriculture: Southern Oklahoma Urban & Small Farm Hub awarded $350,000 to strengthen local food production. Food Prices: Brazil’s May inflation slowed to 0.58%, with food and beverages driving half the monthly rise. Animal Health & Livestock Risk: U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited Texas as USDA ramps up sterile-fly releases to contain the New World screwworm, a threat to cattle. Gig Work Protections: The ILO adopted the first global platform-economy convention, extending labor protections to app-based workers, including food delivery. Beverage & Wine: DNA from 2,000-year-old grape seeds traced modern wine origins in Tuscany; IWSC crowned top bourbons, gins, and rums. Food & Sport Culture: World Cup fan zones and match-day promos are fueling local food spending, while a new calculator highlights how pricey match days can get.
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