AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoU.S.-Canada Tariff Shock: Trade talks collapsed and fresh tariffs hit billions in goods, putting U.S. fresh-produce exports (Canada is 48% of the total) and dairy supply chains on edge. Regenerative Farming Spotlight: Christensen Farms is shifting toward regenerative practices and crop diversity, using later planting to protect non-GMO purity and reduce inputs. AI for Crop Health: University of Maryland’s SoyAI lets soybean growers diagnose eight common diseases/disorders by uploading phone photos, aiming for faster, more targeted decisions. Farm Skills Pipeline: Arkansas’ Center for Arkansas Farms and Food opened applications for its 2027 Farm School, a nine-month program for specialty-crop beginners. Animal Health “One-Stop Shop”: A Wexford project, “One Lab,” targets delays from sending samples to multiple labs by proposing an integrated diagnostic service. Water & Nutrients Policy: Maryland now allows qualifying low-risk ag operations to extend nutrient management plans from 3 to 5 years, easing paperwork while protecting the Chesapeake Bay. Disease Rules for Hunters: Delaware issued new Chronic Wasting Disease hunting restrictions starting Sept. 1, including free deer testing. Fertilizer Supply Chain Push (Malaysia): NAFAS plans MAHA 2026 to strengthen phosphate input supply via a RM1.5B strategic collaboration.
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