AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSMCA Uncertainty for Farmers: Trump says the USMCA with Mexico and Canada could expire, throwing a fresh curveball into North American trade talks and raising alarms for agriculture groups that rely on stable market access. Biosecurity Shock—Screwworm: Texas officials issued a disaster declaration after New World screwworm was found in two newborn calves, with cattle movement restrictions and a long-term sterile-fly production timeline that could keep beef prices under pressure. Brazil Beef Exports: Brazil’s beef exports kept climbing in May, with higher volumes and value led by China, as exporters rush sales ahead of quota-related tariffs. Climate Stress on Food Work: A study highlights how heat stress can cut farm labor productivity and incomes, adding pressure to food security as extreme heat intensifies across vulnerable regions. Brazil Carbon Wetlands: Research points to hidden Cerrado wetlands storing large amounts of long-term carbon, underscoring the climate value of protecting lesser-known ecosystems. Energy/Fertilizer/Trade Fallout: Analysts warn that the US-Iran conflict is turning into a broader energy, logistics, fertilizer and food shock that could weigh on global growth through 2027. Innovation for the Bioeconomy: REDBIO Colombia 2025 in Medellin is being framed as a regional biotech and bioeconomy catalyst, linking labs, startups and real-world agricultural and health challenges.
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