AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFood Safety Watch: The U.S. cyclospora outbreak keeps widening on the CDC map, with 18,445 lab-confirmed cases since May 1 and Hawaii newly added (1–49 cases), even as officials say the official season has technically ended. EU Trade & Livestock: The EU has started suspending Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic compliance, hitting both beef and poultry flows just as volumes were rising. Feed Supply Pressure: Heatwaves across Europe are squeezing forage and summer crops, and FEFAC warns EU maize shortfalls could force imports of 7+ million metric tons, with Brazil among potential origins. Beef Market Signals: Rabobank expects global beef production to fall about 2% this year, with production declines flagged for the U.S. and Brazil and shifting trade flows. Water for Farming: In South Texas, NADBank plans nearly $164M for irrigation water-saving upgrades, targeting tens of thousands of acre-feet conserved annually. Energy for Rural Growth: Colombia’s Cóndor Paipa geothermal project secured a key exploration permit, aiming to expand reliable power for the Boyacá region.
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