AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoBiofuel Policy: EPA proposed reallocating all 770 million additional renewable-fuel credits waived for small refineries across 2026 and 2027, a consequential move for corn-based ethanol producers. Farm Labor: Immigration enforcement is disrupting work in California’s Central Valley, as fear of raids keeps some farmworkers home and slows field crews. Animal Health: Bird flu was confirmed in a Benton County, Washington, dairy herd; a separate Utah mink outbreak is drawing concern as harvest season approaches. Farm Relief: USDA’s planned $8 billion harvest aid remains short on details, prompting farm groups to seek clarity as margins stay tight. Beef Market: Trump’s promised tariff-free beef imports have lagged, and grocery prices have yet to ease. Trade and Investment: Maine won tariff exemptions for products used by blueberry, potato, apple and seaweed producers; meanwhile, a proposed Dothan fertilizer research hub aims to strengthen U.S. supply and soil health.
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