AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoDisaster Relief for Farmers: USDA approved a disaster designation for 17 Pennsylvania counties after April freeze damage, with emergency loans available through FSA and an application deadline of Jan. 26, 2027. Ag Policy & Contamination: New Hampshire lawmakers advanced a bill offering civil immunity for farmers tied to PFAS “forever chemicals” from standard agricultural practices, including biosolids spreading. Crop Inputs Pressure: Mosaic says record sulfur prices and phosphate production cuts are reshaping its 2026 plan, highlighting how fertilizer supply and cost swings can ripple through U.S. agriculture. Trade & Markets: EU governments cleared legislation to remove import duties on many U.S. goods under a prior trade framework, while Minnesota Farm Bureau leaders say China’s promised higher U.S. purchases could be real and workable. Energy for Ag: Corteva picked Indianapolis as global HQ for its crop protection unit, underscoring continued investment in U.S. ag-bioscience hubs. Food Security: Summer meal programs keep running in multiple communities, including Lincoln, Arkansas, using USDA funding to provide free meals to kids.
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