AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoNew World screwworm response ramps up in Texas: USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins visited a Texas ranch tied to early cases and warned the flesh-eating parasite could devastate cattle if ranchers don’t spot and treat wounds fast; USDA is preparing a larger response while Texas announced new federal funding to expand inspections. Quarantine and market jitters: USDA confirmed 12 screwworm cases (11 in Texas), with 13 Texas counties under quarantine, raising questions about downstream cattle and grocery price impacts. Pet owners get alerts: North Carolina rolled out new entry requirements for animals from infected areas as the outbreak spreads. Harmful algal blooms season: Michigan EGLE launched a new online reporting form and urged residents to avoid contact with visibly green, scummy water. Food assistance pressure: A ProPublica analysis says SNAP reforms have sharply reduced the number of children receiving benefits, with major participation drops in multiple states. Grains slip on weather and oil: Soybeans fell after a two-week high as Midwest conditions looked favorable and weaker crude weighed on biofuel-linked demand. USMCA watch for farmers: USMCA review is set to begin July 1, 2026, with agriculture groups tracking what changes could mean for exports.
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