AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoUS-China Trade Talks: Trump and Xi kicked off a White House summit with a focus on “more balanced trade,” including new market access for American farmers, while officials extended the U.S.-China trade truce for two more months to ease tariff pressure. Diesel Costs & Farm Impact: A proposed 90-day diesel export ban is drawing pushback from oil and business groups, but lawmakers like Sen. Chuck Grassley argue high diesel prices are crushing farm income and want relief. Water Stress for Agriculture: California’s Colorado River cuts could heavily hit the Metropolitan Water District in 2027-28, with agriculture a major share of the affected water use. Meat Safety & Labeling: USDA recalled 167,639 pounds of raw pork, beef, and goat tied to false inspection labels from Star Meat Delivery, raising fresh scrutiny on food inspection systems. State Ag Support: Arkansas approved a $5M bridge loan to keep Delta Peanut’s harvest from rotting as the processor works to secure a buyer. Invasive Pest Watch: Michigan confirmed box tree moth in Genesee County and expanded quarantine rules; Idaho continues groundwater curtailments tied to basin management. Market Signals: Wisconsin reported record $2.13B in ag exports in 2026’s first half, while U.S. rice industry eyes growth in jasmine acreage and new aromatic-rice certifications.
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