AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoEl Niño & drought preparedness: The Philippines’ House subcommittee approved an extra P16B for the Department of Agriculture for 2027, including more fertilizer help and funding for solar pump irrigation and hybrid solar-powered ice plants as super El Niño risks loom. Fuel relief for harvest: Diesel costs are driving policy moves across the US Midwest—Ohio passed a 90-day gas/diesel tax suspension, while Indiana and Kentucky lawmakers pushed Govs. to expand access to dyed/untaxed diesel for farm hauling during harvest. Harvest progress updates: Southeast Saskatchewan reported harvest at 57% (behind averages) with winter cereals finished and canola/soybeans still lagging. Farm impacts on the ground: Maine farmers are facing losses after a second straight year of severe drought, with wells drying and precipitation far below normal. Crop & farm security: Illinois’ Meyers Family Farm says thieves stole about 95% of its unpicked pumpkins, ending pumpkin picking plans. Research & farm practice: Michigan State University is studying how regenerative practices affect soil water movement to help farmers make better decisions. Community ag: Cargill and McCarty Family Farms partnered on an interactive dairy learning center, and UNICEF warned 25.8M children in Latin America/Caribbean face high El Niño-related rainfall risks.
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