AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoUSDA Purchases: The Agriculture Department plans to buy $472.5 million in U.S. farm goods for nutrition programs, including $21 million in long-grain rice to support growers and food banks. Farm Costs: Diesel has surged above $6 a gallon, squeezing farmers during harvest; USDA is also investing in domestic fertilizer production as growers seek relief from rising costs. Meat Processing: USDA will invest $57 million to expand U.S. meat-processing capacity and support ranchers. Animal Health: Bird flu hit 29 U.S. poultry flocks in 30 days, including an Illinois egg farm with nearly 935,000 hens. Disaster Relief: USDA designated 49 Mississippi counties and one Louisiana parish as natural disaster areas, opening the way for federal assistance.
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