AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoHarvest Pressure & Weather: A record-setting El Niño is driving torrential rain across the U.S., stalling combines and raising grain quality worries from corn and soybeans to other crops. Crop Quality Checks: In northeast Kansas, wet conditions are already causing corn ears to sprout, while soybean harvest is still being watched closely for moisture and shattering risk. Diesel Relief Push: Illinois Corn Growers are asking for diesel tax relief and temporary dyed-diesel rules for harvest transport; Michigan Farm Bureau and others are also urging emergency fuel measures as diesel hits record highs. Soil Health Research: Kentucky State University is expanding field evidence on biochar to keep soybean soils productive, focusing on water, nutrient retention, and carbon. Regenerative Funding: USDA is boosting its Regenerative Agriculture Pilot to $1B for 2027, with more support for whole-farm conservation planning. Water Infrastructure: California’s Friant-Kern Canal repairs moved forward with replacement of aging pump stations to restore reliable water delivery for farms. Market Access for Farmers: Ghana’s and other regions’ efforts highlight direct-to-consumer and value-chain upgrades, including a weekly Sophia farmers market aimed at cutting middlemen and lowering food prices.
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