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USDA to Test Satellites, AI for Crop Estimates
By MBN Staff - Fri, 09/04/2026 - 13:12
The USDA is launching a pilot using satellite imagery, crop models, and AI to improve the accuracy of US crop acreage and yield estimates.
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Mexico Strengthens New World Screwworm Response
By Eliza Galeana - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:15
Mexico is strengthening its national strategy against New World Screwworm through scientific research, surveillance, and new detection technologies.

Mexico’s Agribusiness Sector Navigates Trade Shifts
By Eliza Galeana - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 14:17
This week, Mexico resumed live cattle exports to the United States, while Mexico and Japan agreed to modify Pacific bluefin tuna quotas for 2027-2028.
Mexico Resumes Live Cattle Exports to the United States
By Eliza Galeana - Wed, 08/26/2026 - 11:37
Mexico has resumed live cattle exports to the United States, starting with 700 head per day from Sonora.
US Suspends Ground Beef Tariffs for 90 Days to Combat High Prices
By Duncan Randall - Fri, 08/21/2026 - 11:07
US President Trump suspended tariffs on 300,000t of ground beef for 90 days to lower retail food prices amid record low US cattle herds.
Mexico’s Agri-Food Sector Faces New Trade Pressures
By Eliza Galeana - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 12:34
Mexico’s agri-food sector faces rising trade and sanitary pressures affecting tomatoes, strawberries, chicken, and cattle.

Sonora Activates Emergency Protocols Over Screwworm Case
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 08/20/2026 - 11:43
Sonora activated emergency protocols following its first New World screwworm detection, according to Governor Alfonso Durazo.
United States Keeps Antidumping Duties on Mexican Tomatoes
By Eliza Galeana - Wed, 08/19/2026 - 12:14
The United States rejected a request to revoke antidumping duties on fresh Mexican tomatoes. Meanwhile, Mexico moved to support producers.
US Fully Resumes Imports of Mexican Avocado
By MBN Staff - Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:13
The US has fully resumed avocado inspections in Michoacan after a weeklong suspension linked to security concerns.

Mexico, China Deepen Agri-Food Ties
By Eliza Galeana - Mon, 08/17/2026 - 11:38
Mexico and China are seeking to expand bilateral cooperation in agriculture, fisheries, technology, sustainability, and market access.
Taylor Farms Outbreaks Expose Gaps in Food Oversight
By Sergio Arturo Lievano Madrigal - Thu, 08/13/2026 - 11:29
Produce supplier Taylor Farms has been linked to two recent illness outbreaks, renewing scrutiny of US oversight of food imports from Mexico.