AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegenerative Ag Push (US): Trump’s executive order directs HHS, USDA and EPA to build a framework on cumulative chemical exposures in the food supply and to accelerate research that reduces reliance on chemical crop protection, with a NIH prize challenge and ARPA-H priorities. Farm Finance Stress (US): Arkansas topped U.S. Chapter 12 farm bankruptcies in 2025 (33 filings), with analysts warning 2026 net farm income could worsen as commodity prices stay weak while fuel and fertilizer costs remain high. Water-Quality Rules (Northern Ireland): A revised Nutrients Action Programme draft is out for a 10-week public consultation, aiming to cut agricultural pollution with measures shaped by farmers, processors and environmental groups. Antibiotic Use Pressure (US): A coalition of 65 groups petitioned the FDA to end routine medically important antibiotics in healthy farm animals. Tariff Relief (New York): Hochul launched a $30m Agricultural Resiliency Against Tariffs Program to offset export losses and higher input costs for dairy, livestock, specialty crops and aquaculture. Co-op Leadership (US): Keystone Cooperative named Scott Logue as its next CEO, promoting continuity after Kevin Still’s retirement. Storm Damage (Spain): Asaja reported hail, wind and rain damage across cereal, vineyards, almonds, olives and more in Cuenca, Albacete and Guadalajara. Food Security Strategy (Canada): Canada launched a National Food Security Strategy backed by $3bn over 10 years to boost competition, infrastructure and domestic production. Agritech & AI (India): IIT Ropar, Syngenta and Google launched HACK CORE 2026 to develop AI for crop health, pest management and climate-resilient farming.
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