AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety: The FDA upgraded a Zapps and Dirty potato chip recall to Class I after Salmonella concerns tied to a dry milk powder seasoning supplier; consumers are told to discard affected bags sold across many states. Aquaculture & Conservation: Great Lakes Aquarium began rearing lake sturgeon in a new on-site trailer, with eggs collected from spawning fish and fingerlings planned for an October St. Louis River release. Energy & Local Land Use: Marathon County residents pushed back hard on Alliant Energy’s proposed Hub City Wind Farm, citing farmland, property values, noise, livestock impacts, and safety; the Wisconsin Public Service Commission will decide. Housing Policy: A sweeping bipartisan federal housing bill cleared Congress, but Wisconsin affordability experts warn it won’t be a quick fix even as it targets construction and zoning barriers. Utilities & Governance: Milwaukee’s public utility debate moved to City Hall as officials weigh whether a city-run electric utility could replace We Energies. Data Centers & Water: Microsoft’s Mount Pleasant data center is now fully operational, spotlighting how cooling water needs can ripple into broader energy and water planning. Dairy Industry: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative urged Senate action on the Agricultural Act of 2026 discussion draft, focusing on dairy program certainty and processing-cost reporting.
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