AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew World screwworm alert (Texas): U.S. officials confirmed the flesh-eating parasite in a calf in Zavala County, Texas, prompting tighter animal monitoring and renewed emergency response efforts across the region. Cross-border livestock risk: The detection is already disrupting North American beef supply chains, with USDA and state agencies urging ranchers and pet owners to watch for wounds and seek treatment fast. USDA response ramp-up: A USDA lab team from Ames has moved to Texas to speed testing, while officials expand preparedness along the U.S.-Mexico border. BRICS agriculture push (Indore): BRICS countries opened a five-day agriculture meeting focused on food security, farmer welfare, climate-smart farming, trade, and digital agriculture, with a joint declaration expected after minister talks. Ag innovation in Venezuela: Venezuelan researchers are developing controlled-release nanofertilizers for Zulia to improve agricultural output while reducing nutrient loss. Ecuador heritage under pressure: Ecuadorian artisans in Guangopolo say traditional horsehair sieve-making is fading as cheaper plastics replace everyday use.
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