AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDiesel Shock for Farms: Trump is “very seriously” considering a diesel export ban as AAA shows record prices near $6.50/gal; Goldman Sachs warns a short ban may cut costs slightly, but longer bans could push gas prices back up. Fuel Relief in Texas: Gov. Abbott expanded dyed-diesel use on Texas roads and loosened weight limits for fuel, agricultural and timber loads to blunt high diesel costs. Water for California Farms: Reclamation awarded $34M for Kern and Tulare water projects, including conveyance capacity and a new Seaborn Reservoir, aimed at storing water for dry periods. Trade Signals for Ag: After Xi’s visit, the U.S. and China outlined tariff relief for $60B in goods and China’s soybean buyers commitments remain a key question for U.S. farmers. Farm Policy Push: Senate Agriculture Committee advanced Farm Bill 2.0 toward the next stage. Competition/Prices: FTC and states reached a proposed settlement with Corteva to lower pesticide prices by curbing loyalty-program limits on generics. Food Safety: EU suspended Brazilian meat imports over antibiotic rules, raising the stakes for U.S. meat exporters. Rice Market Tilt: U.S. rice industry is leaning into growing jasmine demand, with acreage and certification efforts aimed at reducing import dependence.
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