AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUSDA Forecast: USDA lowered its 2026 red meat and poultry production outlook, a sign of shifting supply expectations for feed, processing, and prices. Farm Policy: The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced Farm Bill 2.0 again, keeping pressure on SNAP and Prop 12 as lawmakers debate the next steps toward a full vote. Diesel Shock: Record diesel prices are squeezing farm budgets and raising fears of higher food costs, with lawmakers like Sen. Chuck Grassley urging emergency action to cut fuel impacts. Hay Shortage: Virginia declared a state of emergency over a statewide hay shortage tied to drought, highlighting how quickly forage stress can ripple into livestock operations. Public Health Meets Food Aid: Abbott reached a major infant formula contamination settlement; because WIC and some Medicaid programs buy formula, the case lands squarely in the USDA-linked nutrition pipeline. Trade + Tech: The US and China are preparing for a Trump-Xi summit with talks on AI, trade, and critical minerals—issues that can affect agricultural inputs and supply chains. Livestock on Public Land: Montana Stockgrowers sought to join a court fight over American Prairie’s bison grazing permits, a direct hit to ranching access and management rules. Local Harvest Notes: Apple harvest is underway in Michigan, with maturity running earlier than normal and some fruit quality issues showing up in certain blocks.
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