Although USDA eradicated New World Screwworm from the U.S. in 1966 using sterile insects, there's a constant risk of re-introduction. The detection of the pest in Mexico and the subsequent USDA actions might have significant implications on trade and travel.

“Financial conditions fell at the fastest pace in the Minneapolis and St. Louis regions. Declines were more muted in Chicago, Dallas and Kansas City regions, which could be due to larger contributions from livestock production in those areas,” according to Cortney Cowley and Ty Kreitman at the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City,

Sometimes we don’t like the way things are, but that doesn’t always mean things need to change. Sometimes, it’s on us to adapt or accept circumstances beyond our control. However, there are real signs an operations’ culture is a problem.