AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOrganic Oversight: U.S. Sens. Dave McCormick (R-Pa.) and Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) co-introduced the Risk-Based Oversight for Integrity Act to modernize USDA organic certification by focusing inspections on higher-risk operations and cutting burdens for compliant farms. Food Safety & Inspections: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture restaurant checks flagged issues including black mold-like residue on refrigeration door gaskets, missing date marking, sanitizer test strip problems, and improper handwashing practices. Pennsylvania Retail Expansion: Wawa is building a second Franklin County store in Antrim Township at Buchanan Trail East and Grindstone Hill Road, with plans for more central Pa. locations. State Fair Presence: After Shapiro’s administration said Pennsylvania couldn’t secure a sponsor, Sen. John Fetterman and Sen. Dave McCormick arranged a private, no-taxpayer-funded Pennsylvania booth for the Great American State Fair in Washington, D.C. Local Business Awards: Centre County Chamber of Business & Industry opened nominations for the 2026 Centre County Business Awards, including categories for small business, emerging business, and business leader. Energy/Infrastructure Deal Watch: Williams is reportedly nearing a $5.5B acquisition of Momentum Midstream, a move that would expand gas pipeline reach to Gulf Coast LNG export terminals.
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