AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoNew World screwworm in Texas: USDA confirmed a first case in a Zavala County calf and, hours later, a second nearby case, triggering quarantine and a rapid sterile-fly response as ranchers brace for spread and Canada temporarily restricts livestock from the region. State drought pressure: Colorado Gov. Jared Polis declared a statewide drought emergency as nearly 93% of the state faces moderate to exceptional drought, with Phase 3 response aimed at protecting agriculture and water users. USDA funding fights in court: A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from tying USDA funds to compliance with broader policy priorities, including SNAP-related conditions, arguing it could jeopardize food assistance and farm support. Rural water help after wildfire: USDA agreed to provide up to $1M for post-fire drinking water repairs in Northern New Mexico after the 2022 Hermits Peak-Calf Canyon Fire contamination. USDA rural business grants: USDA opened $27.7M in Rural Business Development Grant applications to spur jobs and community projects in rural areas. Water security spotlight: A report warns the Ogallala Aquifer—the backbone of Great Plains irrigation—is steadily running dry, raising stakes for future production and prices.
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