AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoUSDA Trade Leadership: Trump sent Greg Ibach’s nomination to lead USDA’s Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs, aiming to expand export markets and cut trade barriers if confirmed. Diesel Pressure on Farms: The White House urged the EU to draw down emergency diesel inventories to lower global prices, as diesel costs become a political headache in farm states. Georgia Midterms & Ag Costs: Georgia farmers face election-year pressure from tariffs, competing imports, and higher prices; a Wall Street Journal poll shows Trump’s approval slipping in the state. State Fuel Relief: Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp suspended the state gas tax for 30 days, citing soaring prices tied to the Iran war and diesel impacts on farmers. Rice Market Shift: US rice growers are pushing more jasmine/aromatic rice—about 50,000 acres in 2026—to reduce import dependence and meet new acreage certifications. Seafood Labeling: Tighter seafood labeling rules keep moving forward, focusing on clearer origin and harvest information for shoppers. Great Lakes Invasive Carp: Senate Democrats urged faster action on the Brandon Road barrier after delays and new detections of silver carp near Lake Michigan. APHIS Biotechnology Reviews: APHIS opened comment on petitions seeking deregulated status for herbicide-resistant and insect-protected genetically engineered cotton. School Meals Funding: Federal lawmakers introduced a bill to permanently raise school meal reimbursement rates to help operators facing rising costs.
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