AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEthanol Push in Congress: The U.S. House has passed a bill to allow year-round E15 sales, a win for corn growers and ethanol backers—though some ag groups warn parts of the plan could still hurt farm income. Input-Cost Pressure: Lawmakers are also set to dig into fertilizer supply and pricing as spring planting keeps producers squeezed by global disruptions and energy volatility. Farm Credit Signals: A new Midwest cash-rent and lending snapshot shows rents slipping in Iowa and farm loan conditions tightening, with lenders demanding more collateral. Oil Shock Spillover: Oil prices jumped on tighter supply expectations tied to the Strait of Hormuz, keeping fuel and fertilizer costs elevated for farmers. Tech for Resilient Farming: Kenya’s tomato growers are using grafting tech from a China-Kenya program to fight wilt disease, while an off-grid LoRa weather sensor platform targets remote agriculture monitoring. Co-ops Get a Boost: Telangana is moving to strengthen PACS and rural cooperatives, with dairy and fisheries in focus.
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