AGP Executive Report
Last update: 36 minutes agoNew World Screwworm Alert (Texas): USDA confirmed the first U.S. case in a 3-week-old calf in La Pryor, Zavala County, triggering quarantines, an “infested zone,” and tighter warm-blooded animal movement rules; officials stress it’s not a food-safety issue but a production threat to the cattle industry. Animal Health Response (Border pressure): Texas expanded its disaster declaration and states like Florida moved to block imports from higher-risk areas while USDA ramps up containment and sterile-fly efforts. Milk Supply (U.S. dairy): Milk production rose for the 14th straight month, with April output up 2.7% year over year as cow numbers edged higher and milk per cow increased slightly. Pesticide Risk (Rio Grande Valley): A report links pesticide exposure to Parkinson’s disease risk, spotlighting farmworkers and nearby communities in Texas’ major ag region. Climate Resilience (Dominica): Dominica launched a US$26M climate resilience push to boost food security and disaster readiness in vulnerable communities. Regenerative Agriculture (Mexico): Grupo Bimbo said it reached over 500,000 hectares under regenerative practices by end-2025, expanding across key crops including wheat, corn, and sugar.
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