AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoUS–Mexico Livestock Trade: USDA says it will lift the Mexican cattle import ban tied to the New World screwworm, with a phased restart starting Aug. 24 at Arizona’s Douglas port and additional crossings in New Mexico expected if safeguards hold. Agribusiness & Biosecurity: USDA also announced $25M for a sterile fly dispersal facility in Arizona to strengthen the national screwworm response. Energy Policy: The DOE acknowledged in court filings that it cut $135M in energy project grants to New Mexico and other “blue states” based on political identity, a major blow for local clean-energy backers. Power & Utilities: Xcel Energy reported stronger 2026 Q2 earnings, citing recovery of electric infrastructure investments. Public Health: Cyclosporiasis cases have climbed to 45 states, with thousands of confirmed infections and an ongoing multi-outbreak investigation. Healthcare Coverage: A KFF analysis finds ACA Marketplace effectuated enrollment fell to 19.2M in 2026, down from 21.8M in 2025, reflecting subsidy lapse impacts. Local Economy & Infrastructure: New Mexico’s rural development funding timeline is moving, with the state extending deadlines tied to $47M in rural health projects. Drought & Water: A drought update notes improving conditions in parts of the West and Plains, while longer-term impacts continue to stress groundwater and water systems.
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