AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoBeef Prices: USDA-linked reporting says drought-driven herd shrink and strong demand are pushing retail beef to record levels, with April prices hitting $9.64/lb and consumers likely facing higher costs ahead. USDA Conservation Data: USDA’s NASS will start reaching out to farmers and landowners in June for the CEAP survey to map conservation practices and improve soil, water, and habitat programs. Cotton Demand Push: USDA launched the Great American Cotton Plan, including “Plant Not Plastic,” to steer consumers and textile makers toward U.S.-grown cotton instead of petroleum-based synthetics. Food Access & SNAP: Massachusetts expands free summer meals with new state grants, while California SNAP eligibility changes roll out, tightening work requirements and exemptions. Input Costs Abroad: Iran-war fertilizer shocks are driving farmers in Senegal and elsewhere to shift toward compost and other organic options. Agriculture at the Border: CBP found and quarantined a rare leafy-greens leafhopper at Nogales, underscoring ongoing pest-prevention work. Local Markets: Kentucky Farm Bureau certified seven Daviess County farm markets for quality and locally grown products.
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