AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoUS Farm Policy & Inputs: Congress returns with fertilizer costs, ethanol policy, and farm economics in focus, as the Senate Agriculture Committee weighs nutrient supply concerns and the House prepares to consider year-round E15 sales—backed by corn and ethanol groups but questioned by oil-industry over infrastructure and regulation. Wheat Outlook: USDA projects a sharp U.S. wheat drop for 2026–27, forecasting more than a 20% decline, citing early conditions and drought risk—raising fresh pressure on growers already squeezed by high inputs. Local Food Access: Michigan announced recipients of its “Last Food Mile” refrigerated transport grants, aiming to close distribution gaps for locally grown foods. Farmland Preservation: Ohio’s Marion County won state funding to update land-use and farmland protection plans as development pressure grows. Drought & Water: In Washington’s Yakima Basin, Selah-Moxee’s water bank is helping neighboring districts through a fourth straight drought year. Biofuels Shock Abroad: Iran-war energy disruptions are driving renewed interest in ethanol and other biofuels across hard-hit Asia. Trade Signals: China expanded zero-tariff access for African goods, with economists pointing to potential gains for agricultural exports.
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