AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoNew World Screwworm Alert: USDA confirmed five new New World screwworm cases, including a Texas calf, a Texas goat, and a New Mexico pet dog, reviving the flesh-eating parasite threat to livestock and pets and prompting quarantines, movement controls, surveillance, and sterile-fly releases. Florida Response: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued emergency rules tightening animal import restrictions to keep the pest out. Livestock Impact: Officials warn the outbreak could drive up beef prices as the U.S. works to contain a pest not seen in Texas since 1966. Honey Industry Hit: A major fire destroyed a Crystal River honey processing facility, with investigators still looking at what sparked the blaze. Marine & Seafood Watch: A court order blocked Florida’s Atlantic red snapper season before it started, adding uncertainty for anglers and fisheries managers. Citrus Pressure: A new report highlights how an invasive insect has devastated Florida’s orange industry, shrinking production dramatically. Local Agriculture Planning: DeSoto County held a public workshop for its comprehensive plan update, with input sought on future growth affecting farming and land use.
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