AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoDrought Relief & Crop Risk: France announced a €1B package for drought-hit farms, including €520M rapid payments and a €235M recovery fund to help with seeds, fodder and stabilization. Ag Weather: Missouri and the Corn Belt are seeing heat plus low moisture threaten late-stage crops, with drought impacts flagged across parts of the Dakotas, Minnesota and beyond. U.S. Policy Watch: Farmers are waiting on more clarity for the proposed WOTUS rule as EPA and the Army seek feedback to reduce regulatory uncertainty. Fertilizer Supply: USDA says the U.S. is positioned to produce enough nitrogen fertilizer for farmers and export more, tied to natural gas access. Local Markets & Demand: In Ohio, cyclospora concerns are pushing shoppers toward farmers markets, boosting sales and foot traffic as growers adjust what they bring. Livestock Health: Wisconsin confirmed a horse case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis, urging vaccination discussions with veterinarians. Farm Business Sentiment: Purdue research finds farmers are more optimistic about their future than in over a year, even as input costs worry them. On-the-Ground Farming: A Minnesota corn grower used a corn rally to empty bins and add new-crop sales while drought could still trim yields. Water Governance: Farmers in Dindigul district (India) are demanding drought-hit status and compensation amid drying water sources and calls to waive crop loans.
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