AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 minutes agoFarm Sentiment: U.S. farmer confidence edged higher in October, with improved financial expectations and investment sentiment, though high input costs remain the biggest concern and most producers are still wary of major purchases. Processing Investment: USDA-backed grants are expanding meat processing in Iowa and Wisconsin, supporting local supply chains, jobs and demand for farm-raised livestock. Climate Risks: Cyclone Murasu damaged more than 30,000 acres of crops in Andhra Pradesh, while India’s weak monsoon is slowing winter-crop planting and stoking food-price worries. In Ethiopia, FAO is urging a shift from emergency aid toward early warnings and action to protect crops and livestock before disasters strike. Farm Policy: OECD says agricultural support hit a record $885 billion a year across 56 countries in 2023–25, with nearly half delivered through measures that distort markets and trade.
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