AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFood Safety Watch: Louisiana restaurants and grocers are adjusting after an outbreak tied to contaminated bagged shredded lettuce, with local cases of cyclospora reportedly rising fast even as officials say Louisiana wasn’t among the initially identified states. Public Health & Research: LSU AgCenter scientists won a $691,000 USDA grant to explore symbiosis-based, RNA-driven pest control against the New World screwworm—aimed at strengthening livestock and wildlife protection. Port & Logistics: Harbor Towing & Fleeting is launching “Star Fleet East” on the Gulf Intracoastal Waterway near the Port of New Orleans, adding 4,000 linear feet of barge fleeting capacity. Gaming: The Louisiana Gaming Control Board approved Bally’s purchase of Sam’s Town Casino & Hotel in Shreveport, renaming it Bally’s Shreveport North with a six-month transition. Local Housing Policy: A new federal housing law is expected to improve affordability in Southwest Louisiana, with realtors pointing to potential relief on appraisals and FHA financing. City Governance: New Orleans leaders say changes to Sewerage & Water Board oversight are coming after flooding and pump failures, shifting more budget and contract control to the city. Business Climate: Meta’s Louisiana AI data center expansion continues to dominate local economic talk, with investment levels and power needs driving both opportunity and concern.
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