AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLivestock Health Alert: USDA confirmed new New World screwworm detections in Texas, with officials using sterile fly releases and expanding infested zones; Pennsylvania also issued a quarantine order as cases spread beyond the first Texas counties. Legal Fight Over Farm Inputs: Pesticide makers are pushing “liability shield” laws to block failure-to-warn lawsuits tied to glyphosate/Roundup, as the U.S. Supreme Court is expected to rule in July 2026 on whether federal law preempts state claims. Weather & Crop Outlook: Chicago grains eased after improved U.S. crop ratings (corn/soybeans up in good-to-excellent), while an active pattern returned to parts of the Plains and the Corn Belt; drought remains severe in parts of the Plains. Energy Costs for Farmers: Urea fertilizer prices fell sharply back toward pre-conflict levels, but El Niño risks could still feed food inflation pressures. Dairy & Pork Watch: PRRS remains the top swine health threat in 2026, and cattle byproducts like beef tallow and tongues are finding new value as demand shifts. Trade Policy: The EU approved legislation implementing the EU-U.S. tariff deal with safeguards through 2029, shaping agricultural and seafood access.
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