AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAnimal Health: New World screwworm cases are surging in the Southwest, while U.S. beef exports fell 29%. Officials are also seeking more tools to protect dairy cattle from bird flu as infections spread among herds. Farm Policy: Democrats’ congressional sweep sets up a new fight over the farm bill, E15 and billions in farm programs. Crop insurance prices are rising, but tight margins remain a concern. Farm Economy: Farmers face higher input costs than Brazilian competitors, and analysts see no quick fix for the sector’s financial strain. Trade: U.S. officials pressed China to fulfill agricultural purchase commitments, while Chinese buying of U.S. farm goods remains weak. Rural Industry: Deere plans to close two Iowa plants as farm equipment sales remain soft. Farm Labor: Immigration raids are slowing work in California’s Central Valley, adding pressure during harvest.
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