AGP Executive Report
Last update: 30 minutes agoEnergy Costs for Farms: Diesel hit a new record above $5.85 a gallon, with Michigan running near $5.88, driven by U.S.-Iran supply disruptions and pushing higher costs through trucking, crop harvests, construction and food delivery. USDA & Farm Credit: USDA is moving to streamline and modernize farm loan access and update farm data collection, aiming to get producers faster help and improve how farm information is gathered. Bees Under Threat (Georgia): Georgia agriculture officials say they’re still tracking and eradicating yellow-legged hornets, reporting 1,090 found and 60 nests in August, and urging residents to watch for “hawking” near hives. Ranchers & Beef Policy: Trump signed executive orders aimed at strengthening the U.S. cattle industry and beef processing, with ranchers and farm groups warning the plans may not deliver real relief. Food Safety & Water Quality: New research links nutrient pollution in rivers to nitrogen and phosphorus stored in soils and groundwater, slowing water recovery even after reductions. Labor & Farm Workers: A bill would mandate overtime pay for farm workers in Arizona, adding pressure on how farm labor rules are enforced.
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