AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNew World screwworm response: The USDA confirmed more flesh-eating screwworm cases in Texas (calf in La Salle County; dog in Andrews County), bringing detections to four and prompting an “escalated response” by Texas officials plus Canada’s emergency livestock import restrictions from Texas. Food safety and regulation: Georgia’s Animal Feed Program received FDA approval for full implementation of federal animal food regulatory standards, while the EU launched the €13.5m EU4Food Safety project to help Albania align with EU food-safety rules. Fertilizer and input pressure: FAO warned that Strait of Hormuz disruptions could trigger a fertilizer and production shock, urging countries to keep agricultural input trade open and use fertilizer efficiently. Farm finance and rural jobs: Bangladesh Bank rolled out Tk 16,000 crore in refinancing schemes to support CMSMEs and boost rural agricultural production. Agricultural trade and partnerships: Ghana’s President Mahama pushed deeper Ghana–Belarus ag cooperation via MoUs, and Canada secured new market access for fish and seafood in multiple countries. Local agriculture support: Minnesota awarded $1.3m for farm-to-school grants, and Michigan updated its harmful algal bloom reporting form to protect residents near waterways.
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