AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoBiotech & Agriculture: U.S. CBP Laredo is warning South Texas travelers about the New World Screwworm, saying the pest is detected within 55 miles of the U.S.-Mexico border and that USDA is ramping sterile-fly production to protect livestock and pets. Public Health & Policy: Mexico’s travel-and-tourism momentum stays strong: new WTTC data shows Mexico led North America in 2025 for international arrivals (+6.1%) and visitor spending (+3.5%), with World Cup-linked growth forecasts for 2026. Food & Farming Tech: A UW-led team reports bean plants can defend themselves by releasing gases that lure wasps, driven by a specific protein (INR/inceptin receptor), with field work in Oaxaca showing knock-out plants attract fewer wasps. Security Tech: Ahead of World Cup 2026, the FAA is banning drone flights near U.S. stadiums and fan events, with fines up to $100,000 and federal criminal charges for violators. Mining Industry: Metso opened an expanded Mesa, Arizona service and training center to speed support for mining customers in the U.S. Southwest.
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