AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoVenezuela Earthquake Response: Back-to-back quakes hit Caracas, triggering panic and building damage, while families abroad struggle to make contact as the death toll rises and rescue efforts continue. Livestock Biosecurity: Texas officials urged ranchers to stay vigilant as New World screwworm spreads in an unusual pattern, pointing producers to updated USDA and state guidance. Trade & Farm Exports: U.S. farm groups are watching a proposed Iran crop-sales deal with skepticism from traders, while U.S. policy debates continue over tariffs and quotas that affect cattle and sheep supply chains. Regional Ag Policy: Mexico’s fruit fly quarantine expanded in San Diego County as pest risk grows, and Caribbean climate-smart farming training reached farmers and agricultural officers in St. Vincent. Agri-Food Systems: A new push highlights school lunch programs using local farm produce, linking fresh supply to student nutrition and local agriculture.
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