AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoNew World screwworm threat: USDA confirmed a second case in south Texas, this time in a 3-week-old calf near the first detection, reviving fears for the cattle industry and triggering quarantine and intensified surveillance. Florida border response: Florida Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson issued emergency rules tightening animal imports from high-risk zones, including stricter veterinary inspection requirements and limits on movement documentation. Wildlife pressure in Florida waters: Researchers say dolphin entanglements in the Indian River Lagoon are rising, with discarded fishing gear driving a sharp increase in cases and a high likelihood of death. Conservation win on the water: The Ding Darling & Doc Ford Tarpon Tournament raised more than $226,000 for conservation and water-quality research off Sanibel/Captiva. Drought and fireworks risk: With drought conditions still severe, Florida officials warn Fourth of July fireworks could raise wildfire risk, even as retailers report early demand.
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