AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS Animal Health: USDA’s new New World screwworm detector dog, “Vinta,” is being trained to sniff live larvae at Texas sale barns, adding a faster early-warning layer to the U.S. response. Drought & Food Supply: Serbia warns Danube drought is disrupting fuel imports and raising costs, while relying on refinery output and reserves to keep supplies stable for agriculture and transport. Farm Bill Politics: U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee work on the Farm Bill is set to start, with lawmakers pushing for year-round E15 and Prop 12 language—an issue that could shape the final deal. Invasive Pest Threat: Georgia reports trapping 866 invasive yellow-legged hornets and destroying 44 nests so far in its campaign to protect crops and pollinators. Climate Shock to Crops: A new analysis says Italy’s fourth heatwave has triggered emergency measures, with major cities under red alerts and wildfire risk rising. Local Food Systems: Delaware launches an expanded “Farm to Processing” program to boost processing, freezing capacity, and workforce training for incarcerated residents and school nutrition. Research for Smarter Farming: University of Michigan research highlights how high-resolution satellites can help target conservation and improve agricultural decisions with less environmental harm. Policy for Priority Crops: A Philippine bill would declare ube (purple yam) a national priority crop and set up a council to support seeds, processing, marketing, and exports.
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