AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoFertilizer + ethanol on Congress’s agenda: Congress returns with hearings likely to zero in on fertilizer supply and spring input costs, while the House prepares to consider making year-round E15 gasoline sales nationwide—an ethanol-corn boost that’s drawing pushback from fuel-infrastructure groups. Water stress management: In California’s Imperial Valley, the IID approved an amendment to create up to 100,000 acre-feet of extra Colorado River conservation for 2026, using deficit irrigation to protect Lake Mead levels. Local ag land pressure: In Washington state, Clark County’s overdue comprehensive plan update is still under a court deadline, with officials warning delays could affect eligibility for state park grants. Trade momentum: Oregon’s ag sector is lining up hay exports to Inner Mongolia (80,000 metric tons from 50+ farms), underscoring how much farm profitability hinges on China demand. Policy + health chemicals: The Trump administration moved to rescind and restart key “forever” PFAS drinking-water rules, a major swing with implications for rural water systems.
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