AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoInsurance & Housing: A new report says the worsening homeowners insurance crunch—driven by wildfires, hail, and other disasters—is derailing real estate deals across the West, including in rural Idaho where rising premiums and cancellations have killed last-minute home sales. Food Safety: The FDA and CDC are investigating a multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to Evergreen Fresh Sprouts broccoli sprouts made in Moyie Springs, Idaho; 22 cases across Idaho, Montana, Washington and Utah have been reported, with a recall covering specific expiration dates. Agriculture Tech & Biosecurity: Idaho’s animal health lab ramped up bird flu testing after becoming USDA-certified, cutting turnaround by handling more PCR tests in-house for dairy and bird samples. Economic Development: Idaho and Boise submitted Opportunity Zone recommendations for underdeveloped areas, aiming to spur investment and jobs if approved by the U.S. Treasury. Policy & Telecom: Idaho AG Raúl Labrador is pushing the FCC to strengthen “Know Your Upstream Provider” rules to curb illegal robocalls. Local Water & Fishing: Fish salvage rules were issued for Lamont and Johnson Reservoirs in southeast Idaho as irrigation drawdowns begin. Retail Growth: WinCo Foods and Olive Garden are slated to open in Rexburg this fall. Nuclear & Markets: Advanced nuclear stocks slid after Piper Sandler split ratings across the sector, hitting names including Oklo, NuScale and X-Energy.
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