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Podcast: Ag News Daily
Episode: July 11, 2025: Ag Policy Updates + New World Screwworm Developments
Description: In this week’s episode, we cover major USDA updates, including a new farm security initiative and the appointment of Stephen Vaden as USDA Deputy Secretary. We also take a closer look at the closure of southern ports following a New World Screwworm outbreak.
In the headlines, a screwworm outbreak near the Mexico border halted livestock imports and delayed key port reopenings as both the U.S. and Mexico invest millions in containment efforts. President Trump raised tariffs on South Korea and Japan to 25%, with additional trade actions expected later this month. Biofuel groups welcomed the EPA’s newly proposed fuel...