AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoUSMCA Uncertainty for Farmers: The U.S. declined to automatically extend USMCA during its review, triggering a 10-year countdown with annual talks unless the pact is renewed for another 16 years—raising fresh market risk for North American agriculture. Trade Friction in the Review: Mexico’s economy minister said the U.S. is still pushing changes tied to rules of origin, compliance checks, and a new “economic security” chapter, while Mexico objects to U.S. tariff moves that include some agricultural seasonal import schemes. Glyphosate Court Fallout: The Supreme Court sided with Monsanto/Bayer on limits to state consumer-protection lawsuits over Roundup cancer warnings, and lawmakers are now moving to override the ruling—keeping pressure on weedkiller policy for corn and soybean growers. Drought Threats to Crops and Water: Extreme drought expanded across South Carolina ahead of the Fourth, with severe and extreme categories rising and water limits in place—another reminder that heat and dry spells are hitting farm and food costs. Beef Prices Stay Hot: With summer cookouts approaching, reports point to persistently high U.S. beef prices, tied to herd and supply constraints. Screwworm Watch: New World screwworm detections remain concentrated in Texas and New Mexico, with active cases still being tracked as officials warn of livestock risk.
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