AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiesel Shock Hits Harvest: Diesel prices near record highs (about $6.50/gal nationally) are squeezing farmers, schools, and food banks as harvest ramps up, with one Georgia food bank saying it may spend an extra $100,000 on fuel. Farm Bill Timing: National Cotton Council CEO Gary Adams says Senate floor action on the farm bill likely slips to the lame-duck session after October recess, with negotiations continuing. USDA Fruit Outlook: USDA forecasts the third-smallest U.S. pear harvest in 50 years (down 15% to 660,000 tons) alongside lower apples and winegrapes, while cranberries rise. USDA/Trade Signals for Soy: U.S.-China relations look steadier after Trump-Xi talks, and a soybean export council chief says China’s soybean buying commitment is on track—though tariff truce details still leave uncertainty. Food Safety Recalls: USDA reports 83+ tons of meat recalled nationwide due to improper inspection and falsified stickers; Walmart also recalled certain frozen pasta over possible listeria contamination. Livestock Border Restart: Santa Teresa cattle crossings in New Mexico reopened after a 16-month screwworm shutdown, restarting a key U.S.-Mexico trade route. Ag Infrastructure & Resilience: USDA and other federal funding moves into rural capacity—like $1M for Lane County, Oregon emergency radio upgrades—and officials run dam high-water simulations to tighten flood warnings.
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