AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUS Sugar Trade: USDA forecasts a 512% jump in U.S. imports of Mexican sugar for 2026-27, lifting volumes to 1.15 million metric tons and potentially adding $272M in revenue for Mexico’s growers. Farm Inputs Cost Pressure: A National Corn Growers Association analysis finds U.S. corn farmers paid 68% more for seed than Brazilian competitors (2023-2025), with several crop chemicals also costing far more—raising worries as tariffs could widen the gap. Organic Food Safety: A McKinney, Texas organic spice brand says USDA Organic certification doesn’t require heavy-metal testing of finished spices, pointing to consumer tests where elevated lead/arsenic/cadmium appeared across organic and conventional products. Disaster Prep for Agribusiness: Wisconsin’s Washington County urged agribusinesses to build emergency plans and train staff for threats like storms, chemical spills, and supply disruptions. Local Food Access: St. Mary’s County’s Farmers Feeding St. Mary’s returns with two free produce distributions in August and September. Weather & Water Risk: Lake Powell is nearing a critical Colorado River threshold that could affect hydropower and water deliveries, with downstream farmland also at stake.
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