New World screwworm threat: USDA confirmed new New World screwworm cases in Texas (and reports expanding into nearby areas), reviving border restrictions and emergency animal-import rules as cattle producers brace for higher costs and tighter movement of livestock. Aquaculture push: The University of Hawaiʻi joined a $13.5 million national aquaculture research consortium led by NOAA to strengthen U.S. seafood supply and expand sustainable marine farming. Florida fisheries boost: Mote Marine Laboratory plans to release thousands of juvenile snook at Robinson Preserve, using tracking to monitor survival and support Florida’s inshore game fish population. Agriculture funding: The House passed an agriculture appropriations package that backs plant and animal health programs, including citrus response and screwworm-related readiness. SNAP fraud spotlight: A new report highlights SNAP benefits going to deceased recipients, raising questions about how hard it will be to stop improper payments. Local ag land protection: Florida approved preservation of thousands of acres of working agricultural land to limit development pressure. Boater safety: Two Central Florida anglers were found safe after more than 24 hours stranded offshore, underscoring the risks of mechanical trouble and limited communications.