AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoRight to Repair: The FTC and multiple state attorneys general, including Michigan, reached a settlement with John Deere that establishes farmers’ right to repair equipment by requiring access to diagnostic and repair tools at a reasonable cost—an effort backed by groups like Montana Farmers Union and National Farmers Union. Local Economy: A GVSU Seidman supply-management survey points to a lift in West Michigan manufacturing, with new orders and production indices rising sharply in the latest monthly read. Public Health & Business: Metro Detroit businesses are bracing for disruption as cyclosporiasis cases top 1,200, with doctors stressing the need for proper stool testing and produce sellers warning of potential sales impacts. Housing & Costs: U.S. existing home sales fell in June as tight inventory pushed prices to record highs, keeping affordability pressure on first-time and lower-income buyers. Detroit Development: A new Gratiot-Randolph Plaza opened at the edge of Greektown, funded by more than $1.6 million in public and private grants, aiming to reshape a vehicle-heavy intersection into a walkable public space. Consumer Safety: Orkin’s 2026 bed bug rankings again place Detroit among the worst U.S. cities for infestations.
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