AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoCongress Watch: The Senate Agriculture Committee is set to dig into fertilizer supply and pricing pressures as spring planting ramps up, while the House moves toward a vote that could make year-round nationwide E15 ethanol sales a reality—corn and ethanol backers say it boosts demand and rural economies, while oil groups warn about infrastructure and regulatory headaches. Food Costs & Energy: New data shows U.S. grocery prices rose in April, with gas spikes tied to the Iran war adding to already-stressed supply chains that hit meat, produce, and dry goods. Farm-to-Retail Push: Hansen Foods is partnering with Michigan State University’s Product Center to bring new Michigan-made brands into market. Pipeline Politics: Summit Carbon Solutions filed to reroute its Iowa carbon capture pipeline—shifting the destination to Wyoming and cutting counties and landowners. Classroom Impact: A Georgia STEAM teacher won Ag in the Classroom Teacher of the Year for hands-on pollinator and garden learning.
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