AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoClimate Watch: The UN’s World Meteorological Organization says there’s an 80% chance El Niño forms between June and August (and near/above 90% it lasts to at least November), with climate change likely making droughts, heavy rains, and heatwaves hit harder—an early warning for Latin America’s farm calendars and water planning. Livestock Health: USDA reports a New World screwworm detection in Mexico’s Coahuila, just 25 miles from the U.S. border, raising alarm for cattle and goat producers as the pest spreads closer to Texas. Trade Pressure on Agribusiness: The U.S. proposes 25% tariffs on Brazil, citing issues including illegal deforestation and digital trade—another potential cost shock for exporters and input-dependent supply chains. Market Access for Central America: Avianca launches new nonstop flights between San Francisco and Guatemala City, boosting travel links that can support agritourism and regional commerce. Beef Tech Expansion: 701x, a rancher-funded GPS ear-tag agtech firm, says it’s expanding to Mexico and Brazil among other markets. Biosecurity & Exports: China recognizes all Brazil as foot-and-mouth disease-free, reopening opportunities for beef and pork shipments. Ports & Logistics: AD Ports Group agrees to buy Brazil’s CLI agribulk terminals (Santos and Itaqui), aiming to strengthen grain and sugar export logistics into Latin America.
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