AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoNew World screwworm alert: The USDA confirmed new flesh-eating screwworm cases in Texas—a calf in La Salle County and a dog in Andrews County—bringing detections to four and triggering tighter animal movement rules, with Canada imposing emergency livestock import restrictions from Texas. Regional farm risk: Texas Governor Greg Abbott activated an “escalated response” as officials warn ranchers to monitor wounds and newborns closely, fearing knock-on effects for beef supply if the pest spreads. Fertilizer pressure in Brazil: Rising fertilizer prices tied to global energy disruptions are squeezing Brazilian farmers’ margins and forcing difficult input decisions ahead of planting. Climate shock watch: El Niño forecasts are strengthening, raising concerns for hotter, more disruptive weather that could hit food production and farm planning across the region. Trade and inputs: FAO urged countries to keep agricultural input trade open and use fertilizer efficiently as global production risks mount.
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