AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFarm Bill Stalls: Kansas farm leaders say the Senate Agriculture Committee’s failure to move the Farm Bill out of committee threatens passage this year, with SNAP cost-sharing and tight margins driving division. Crop Insurance Deadlines: USDA reminded producers that Sept. 1 and Sept. 30 are key sales closing dates for fall-planted crop insurance changes for the 2027 crop year. Drought Relief With Lingering Water Stress: Casey County, Kentucky, exited drought on the U.S. Drought Monitor, but local water levels remain low, keeping pressure on water planning. Milk Prices: USDA’s July Class III and Class IV benchmark prices fell to their lowest since February, reflecting tighter dairy economics. Pesticide Policy: California will phase out paraquat, a weedkiller linked to serious health concerns, affecting major crops like almonds and grapes. Food Safety Recalls: Taylor Farms’ salmonella and cyclospora-related recalls kept expanding, underscoring supply-chain vulnerability. Water-Efficiency Tech: A smart irrigation market report points to growth driven by WaterSense and water-use rules pushing farmers toward sensor-based systems. Heat and Agriculture: NOAA reported July as the hottest month on record, raising stakes for crop and livestock stress nationwide.
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