AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoLivestock & Biosecurity: USDA confirmed a second New World screwworm case in Texas—a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, about 5.6 miles from the first detection—prompting tighter quarantines, movement controls, and expanded sterile fly releases as Texas ramps up containment and rancher guidance. Cross-Border Trade: Canada temporarily suspended livestock entry from Texas after the outbreak, adding pressure on regional cattle markets and logistics. State Response: Gov. Abbott expanded a statewide disaster declaration to speed response resources, including sterile fly production and education for producers and pet owners. Energy & Data Centers: Google and Intersect announced the Meitner Energy Center in the Texas Panhandle, pairing a new data center with 1 GW+ of dedicated generation in a “power-first” approach to address electricity scarcity. AI & Inflation: New spending on AI and data centers is feeding inflation pressure as energy costs rise and hyperscalers scale up. Connectivity: T-Mobile is deploying AI-led optimization and added capacity to handle major-event demand across Texas and other host cities. Local Impact: Houston published FIFA Fan Festival Houston 2026 road-closure and parking guidance for the East Downtown area.
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