AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoFarm Payments: USDA announced a record $13.8 billion in safety-net payments for the 2025 crop year, as farm debt and production costs continue to pressure producers. Biofuel Policy: EPA proposed reallocating all 2025 small-refinery exemption volumes to biofuel requirements, drawing support from farm groups; the Senate also advanced a farm bill measure for year-round E15 sales. USDA Research: A federal judge temporarily blocked the administration’s plans to close the Beltsville Agricultural Research Center and relocate USDA staff, keeping the flagship Maryland facility open for now. Harvest and Innovation: Iowa farmers made progress during a stretch of dry weather, while Kansas is set to host Greeneye Technology’s North American headquarters for its targeted-spraying system. Drought Relief: The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to eligible businesses and agricultural enterprises affected by drought in parts of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming.
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