AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoLabor Shortage & Farm Work: The H-2A temporary agricultural worker program keeps accelerating, with position certifications up more than 25% since FY2021 and on pace to set a new FY2026 record. Farm Finance Stress: Illinois family farm bankruptcies rose for a third straight year, underscoring how rising costs and weak margins are pushing operations toward failure. Food Assistance Pressure: SNAP demand is climbing as grocery prices rise and federal cuts bite; meanwhile, USDA-released payment error rates show states like South Dakota running far more efficiently than others, with penalties looming for high-error states. Ag Policy & Markets: California senators are pushing back on CFTC actions tied to prediction markets, arguing they could undermine state and tribal oversight. Poultry Health: South Dakota State researchers report progress on a vaccine for avian metapneumovirus subtype B, aiming to strengthen U.S. poultry disease control. Weather & Crops: Grain futures slid as Midwest heat looks less durable, with traders watching USDA reports and crop progress. Ag Infrastructure & Growth: Agristo’s planned potato processing plant in Grand Forks moves forward with a groundbreaking, targeting major annual processing capacity and jobs for Red River Valley growers.
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