AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoDiesel Shock for Harvest: U.S. farmers are getting hit with record diesel prices just as corn and soybean harvest ramps up, with AAA reporting about $5.85/gal on Sept. 4 and roughly $6.05/gal by Friday—squeezing budgets already strained by fertilizer, seed and equipment costs. Freight Surcharges: The pain isn’t only at the pump; higher rail fuel surcharges are being passed through via weaker basis levels, cutting what farmers get per bushel. Weather-Driven Losses: In the Philippines, the crop insurer PCIC set aside P187M for farmers in eight regions after flooding and typhoon damage, with rice the biggest share of claims. Harvest Delays in Canada: Saskatchewan’s harvest is only 27% complete as rain stalls field work, leaving producers waiting on warm, dry weather. Crop Tech Push: Bayer says biotech plus AI could speed the next wave of crop improvement, including faster genome-edited traits and AI-assisted breeding. Global Market Watch: Ukraine export woes may offset some of South America’s record corn output, depending on whether a Black Sea export corridor returns. Farm Safety Reminder: Grain bin entrapment risk is highlighted ahead of National Farm Safety and Health Week, urging farmers never to enter bins alone.
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