AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoNew World screwworm: Canada’s CFIA has temporarily halted entry of livestock from Texas after a second South Texas case of the flesh-eating parasite, with rules barring animals that originated in Texas or were there within 21 days before crossing. U.S. outbreak update: USDA says additional cases have been confirmed, including a calf in La Salle County and a dog in New Mexico, as Texas ramps up quarantine and response. Agri-food competitiveness: A new report warns Canada could lose agri-food edge without a more integrated AI strategy across the sector. AI for agriculture: Related coverage highlights calls for “AI for all” in farming, stressing regional, systems-level change and better data governance. Rural infrastructure pressure: Farm groups urge Ottawa to revisit the Alto high-speed rail plan, warning of higher costs and damage to agricultural land. Food security on the ground: Central Okanagan Food Bank launches a $5.5M push to expand cold storage and cut food waste while meeting rising demand.
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