AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRice Policy Shift: The Philippines Department of Agriculture says there will be no ban on rice imports, citing the need for buffer stocks ahead of El Niño, while expanding NFA palay purchases to 500,000 MT and keeping a close watch on prices. Farm Bill Push (US): The National Corn Growers Association urges the Senate Agriculture Committee to advance the Agricultural Act of 2026 this week, highlighting support for year-round E15 ethanol sales. Heat Resilience (UK): A British apple grower is coating Bramley apples with clay “sunblock” to stop fruit from cooking on the tree during extreme heat. Agri-Finance & Sentiment (US): Purdue/CME reports U.S. farmer sentiment rebounded in July, though input costs remain the top worry. Saskatchewan Investment: PrairiesCan announces $10M+ for nine projects in Saskatchewan to expand agri-food processing and livestock capacity. Dairy Markets: CME shows nonfat dry milk rising while cheese and butter hold steady. Biofuel Demand (ADM): ADM plans to expand North America crush capacity amid strong biofuel demand. Local Support & Markets: Disaster relief and community market updates highlight how farmers and vendors are banding together after fires and weather shocks.
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