AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoScrewworm Control in Mexico–US: Mexico and the U.S. inaugurated a new sterile-fly plant in Metapa, Chiapas, to curb the New World screwworm threatening cattle. The facility (about $61M) is set to produce up to 100M sterile flies weekly, building on an existing Panama plant, as cases have been reported since Mexico’s first detection in 2024. Farm Policy Pressure: Mexico’s sterile fly push also follows broader livestock trade concerns, with the pest capable of killing animals if wounds become infested. Water and Irrigation Costs: In California, vineyard owners warn a new groundwater sustainability fee could add roughly $98.74 per irrigated acre, raising pressure on growers already hit by market and regulatory costs. Agtech and Research: A Montana State University study published in Nature Cities maps urban demographic change to help governments plan resources—useful for long-term food system planning as cities grow and age.
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