AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew World screwworm response: USDA is fast-tracking drugs and grants to contain the flesh-eating parasite after confirmed cases in Texas and New Mexico, but Reuters reports staffing cuts and a shortage of a key prevention tool are straining the effort—raising stakes for a beef industry already hit by drought and record prices. State animal rules: Idaho tightened entry requirements for warm-blooded animals from screwworm states, and Mexico halted most U.S. live livestock imports as the outbreak spreads. Dairy checkoff fight: Three Wisconsin farmers sued over dairy promotion dollars, arguing checkoff funds are being used for ESG-style sustainability programs beyond the program’s purpose. Fertilizer market: U.S. urea prices fell back toward pre-conflict levels, easing costs for farmers, though drought risk remains. Pesticide safety debate: A study links vinclozolin exposure to health effects across generations, spotlighting gaps in how U.S. regulators assess long-term impacts. Grains watch: Chicago futures were subdued ahead of USDA supply-demand data, with traders weighing weather and export-sales updates.
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