AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHealthcare & Research: Huntsman Cancer Institute researchers report obesity can remove a natural breast-cancer growth restraint, pointing to new biology behind cancer risk. Food Safety: Evergreen Fresh Sprouts LLC recalls 215 cases of broccoli sprouts tied to a Salmonella outbreak affecting Idaho, Montana, Utah and Washington—consumers are urged to discard affected product. Agriculture Finance: Utah’s agriculture department moves to cut existing producer loan interest to 0% for one year starting Nov. 1, with optional payment deferrals, citing drought, wildfire and animal disease strain. Housing & Rates: Mortgage rates push back above 7% as markets react to Treasury bond-buyback plans and rising oil prices, with a Fed hike increasingly expected. Utah Business Spotlight: MountainWest Capital Network previews the 2026 Utah 100 list ahead of the Nov. 13 awards event. Local Infrastructure: UDOT begins Pioneer Trail work near the Utah Capitol, closing State Street between North Temple and 300 North through late November, with detours expected. Utah Industry/Defense Manufacturing: Northrop Grumman opens an East Gate 3 facility in Utah to accelerate B-21 Raider bomber production. Entertainment/Media: AMC greenlights a “Point Break” TV series, with production set to start in early 2027.
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