The summer heat is starting to hit triple digits as ag new headlines stay hot. Braeden and Savannah crack into issues facing the food and agriculture industry.

In the headlines this week:

- Eastern Equine Encephalitis Virus (EEEV), a deadly mosquito-borne virus, is targeting horses and humans in the Northeast. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/eee-increase-in-the-u-s-poses-risks-to-humans-and-horses/

- New research suggests lime is actually removing carbon emissions from ag soils, contradicting past research. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/crops/lime-may-remove-carbon-not-emit-it-new-research-says/

- Recent market analysis warns that the U.S. economy is flirting with a recession, driven by labor weakness, policy uncertainty and trade tension. Learn more here: https://www.agweb.com/markets/pro-farmer-analysis/economy-nears-recession-labor-weakness-and-policy-uncertainty-mount

- The Trump administration is suing California, claiming its strict animal welfare laws violate federal authority and have jacked up egg prices. Learn more here: https://www.agdaily.com/livestock/poultry/trump-administration-sues-california-over-egg-regulations/

- The catastrophic flash floods that swept through Central Texas devastated farms, ranches and agritourism sites, leaving drenched crops, damaged equipment and stranded livestock. Learn more here: https://www.morningagclips.com/texas-farmers-begin-recovery-process-after-flooding/

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