AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOlive Harvest Safety: UN experts urged Israel to protect Palestinian farmers as the West Bank harvest begins, citing rising violence and orders that could affect olive trees on 84 acres of farmland. Harvest Costs: Kansas farmers face diesel prices more than $2.50 a gallon above last year, adding to rising costs and squeezed profits. PFAS Support: Michigan committed $3.5 million over five years to help farmers monitor PFAS, access testing and protect crops, livestock and farmland. Farm Payments: Kentucky farmers and landowners have received $259.4 million in federal safety-net and conservation payments. Disease Watch: Tanzanian researchers trained in rapid testing for wheat blast, a serious crop threat confirmed in neighboring Zambia. Policy Uncertainty: The farm bill extension expired without a replacement, and new Conservation Reserve Program enrollment is paused.
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