Livestock & Trade Shock: Texas’ New World screwworm fight escalated after a second South Texas detection, prompting Canada to temporarily halt imports of certain Texas-origin animals while officials tighten inspections and containment. Cattle Market Watch: CME cattle futures slid as traders weighed the risk of a longer disruption timeline for U.S. beef supply, even as officials stress the situation is still evolving. State/Federal Response: USDA and Texas leaders expanded emergency actions, including quarantine and surveillance, while Texas A&M AgriLife rolled out a swine-focused screwworm fact sheet to speed on-farm detection and reporting. Energy & Grid Planning: Utilities are confronting a “deliverable demand” gap as speculative AI and data center load requests outpace what can realistically be built, pushing stricter financial requirements and tiered project screening. Texas Data Centers & Power Deals: Zelestra and Meta signed a long-term PPA for a 180MWdc Texas solar project, adding to a broader wave of AI-era power procurement. Logistics Automation: PepsiCo’s driverless truck rollout is moving from pilots toward commercial freight, reigniting debate over jobs, safety, and regulation in food supply chains. Construction Services: Texas estimating firms are expanding roofing and lumber takeoff offerings to help contractors price faster and reduce bid overruns.