AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUSDA Food Aid: USDA agreed in principle with Catholic Relief Services to mobilize up to $235M in U.S.-grown commodities for emergency food and nutrition help in Sudan and Ethiopia, aiming to keep the supply chain domestic. California Almonds: California’s almond outlook brightened heading into harvest, with strong export demand and stable pricing, and expectations of a slightly smaller but still high-quality crop. Global Fruit Trade: Vietnam durian growers are seeing steadier prices as official exports to China expand, lifting incomes and orchard investment. Animal & Farm Wildlife: South Dakota expanded a law letting qualified permit holders rescue non-migratory bird eggs (like pheasants and prairie chickens) when farm equipment destroys nests. Agriculture Policy & Markets: Bayer is moving deeper into hybrid wheat, partnering with RAGT to sell hybrid seed across Europe and North America. Rural Economy & Labor: Missouri’s GOP race to replace Sam Graves is drawing attention from farm groups, with candidates pitching agriculture committee access and rural credibility. Food Safety Watch: A parasite outbreak tied to cyclospora continues to spread across many states, keeping produce safety in focus.
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