AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUSDA Aid: The Agriculture Department announced a $472.5 million food purchase to support U.S. producers and strengthen the food supply. Fertilizer Supply: A developer is proposing a $4.7 billion nitrogen fertilizer plant in Cheyenne, Wyoming, aimed at serving 12 western states and reducing reliance on imports. Rising Costs: Higher diesel prices have added an estimated $2.4 billion to farmers’ bills; federal fuel assistance is also available to farmers and fishermen, while wheat prices continue to slide. Farm Labor: Agricultural groups warn immigration enforcement is disrupting food production, including in California’s Central Valley. Animal Health: New World screwworm has reached Arizona, its third U.S. state, and a case in a Texas elk is raising concerns ahead of deer hunting season. Bipartisan lawmakers have introduced legislation to protect pork producers from animal disease.
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