AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAnimal Health: Maryland officials detected bird flu in a commercial poultry flock, while Oregon confirmed the first case in a state dairy herd. Both farms are under quarantine; officials say the food supply remains safe. Missouri deer hunters in Audrain, Callaway and Montgomery counties must also submit harvested deer for chronic wasting disease testing this weekend. Farm Labor: A federal judge largely rejected a union’s bid to change how farmworker piece-rates are set. Separately, the Supreme Court is weighing whether the Labor Department can impose penalties on farms through its own administrative process, a decision with broader implications for H-2A enforcement. Markets and Policy: USDA lowered its outlook for red meat and poultry production, while its latest crop report sparked a rally in corn and soybean markets. A proposed USDA rule could also end automatic SNAP eligibility for 6.3 million people. Next Generation: The CHS Foundation pledged $4.5 million to support FFA programs and agricultural education in 15 states. The Yield Lab Institute also received Bezos Earth Fund support for a platform to help beef and dairy startups test and commercialize new technologies.
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