AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoInput-Cost Pressure Hits Wheat: USDA’s first 2026–27 outlook projects U.S. wheat production down more than 20%, from about 2.0 billion bushels to roughly 1.6 billion, as drought and early season conditions weigh on growers. Michigan Food Access: MDARD named 21 recipients of its Last Food Mile grants, funding refrigerated transport projects to move more Michigan-grown food from farms to stores and homes. Dairy Cash Relief: Connecticut announced $22.5 million in emergency aid for dairy farmers as fuel, feed, labor, and low milk prices squeeze operations. EU CAP Fight: Ireland’s agriculture minister says he’ll build alliances to block EU plans to end CAP payments for pensioners and higher off-farm earners. Fertilizer Crisis Abroad: Sri Lankan farmers warn Urea shortages could halt rice planting, while Idaho sugar beet growers report payments cut in half amid imported sugar pressure. Wildlife Threats: Elephant crop raids in Liberia’s Grand Cape Mount are raising urgent food-security fears.
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