AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPublic Lands Grazing Overhaul: The Interior Department is drafting the first major public lands grazing rule change in decades, aiming to expand grazing on 155 million acres while tightening public participation and limiting when people can object. USDA Screwworm Response: USDA has released nearly 400 million sterile flies in Texas to stop the New World screwworm, and the US and Mexico opened a new sterile fly facility in Mexico to boost weekly production. Farm Bill Pressure in South Dakota: South Dakota farm groups say the Senate’s 2026 farm bill draft isn’t bold enough amid price swings, drought and flooding, with SNAP funding and other sticking points slowing progress. Heat and Food Risk: A dangerous, record-setting heat wave is building across large parts of the US, raising concerns for people and for farming conditions. Right-to-Repair for Farmers: A John Deere settlement is expanding access to repair tools and diagnostic software, a win for farm equipment owners facing higher downtime costs. Food Safety Watch: A growing cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread across the US, with Michigan reporting a large share of cases. Trade and Input Costs: The US trade deficit widened sharply in May as imports tied to AI and electronics surged, a reminder that supply-chain shifts can ripple into broader costs.
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