AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoInvasive Species & Livestock Health: USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in South Texas, and the latest detections are widening the threat to cattle, pets, and wildlife—prompting Texas emergency actions and pushing Canada to temporarily halt imports of certain Texas livestock while officials contain the parasite. Public Health & Agriculture Response: Federal and state agencies are accelerating testing and quarantine steps as more cases appear across counties, with ranchers bracing for impacts on animal movement and costs. Chemicals & Food Safety: Texas AG Ken Paxton announced a glyphosate residue investigation targeting Bayer and PepsiCo, alleging manufacturers may have misled consumers about herbicide levels in food. Energy & Resilience: Gov. Abbott announced $166 million in energy assistance to help low-income Texans buy cooling and heating systems ahead of extreme temperatures. Weather: North Texas is forecast to stay hot and humid with weekend rain chances.
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