AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLivestock & Biosecurity: The U.S. confirmed new New World screwworm cases in Texas and a dog in New Mexico, reviving fears for cattle and border-linked supply chains after the pest’s decades-long absence—prompting quarantines and renewed scrutiny of cattle movement from Mexico and Central America. Indigenous Health & Agriculture: A new Guatemala-focused piece highlights Maya medicine in the western region, describing healers, midwives, and Guardians of Time who maintain medicinal plant knowledge and treat community health through spiritual-physical balance. Healthcare Marketing: PatientX Agency won a Silver Aster Award for a pediatric hospital coloring book initiative that donated books to children in hospitals across the U.S. and Guatemala (plus Colombia and Ukraine). Community Finance & Women’s Enterprise: Friendship Bridge featured in a Guatemala visit tied to student training on scam prevention, business coaching, and microfinancing for tens of thousands of Guatemalan women. Agri-Food Trade: UK wholesale banana prices stayed steady, with Guatemalan bananas holding at about £0.95/kg. Sustainability Funding: The Zayed Sustainability Prize expanded to fund 22 finalists, including projects with Guatemala-linked themes like solar-powered schools and water access.
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