AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoAnimal Health: Oregon has become the 22nd state to detect bird flu in dairy cattle, while a Worcester County poultry farm also tested positive. New World screwworm cases are spreading in the Southwest, prompting USDA to ramp up hiring at its Texas pest-control facility. Farm Finances: Diesel relief could push federal farm aid to a record $55 billion in 2026, though payment timing remains unclear as fuel and fertilizer costs squeeze producers. Crop Markets: USDA cut its U.S. corn production forecast and raised its soybean outlook, fueling a grain rally; traders are now weighing export demand and South American crops. Weather: Iowa is drought-free for the first time since August 2025 after a wetter October. Policy: USDA proposed expanding ranchers’ access to federal grazing allotments, while agriculture groups are pressing Congress to pass a farm bill before year’s end.
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