AGP Executive Report
Last update: 23 minutes agoFarm Safety & Machinery: A Kansas Highway Patrol report says a Rogator sprayer driver died after failing to stop at a stop sign and being struck by a Union Pacific train near Marysville, underscoring risks around farm equipment and rail crossings. Local Food Systems: Tomahawk, Wisconsin’s Main Street Farmer’s Market is back for the season with greenhouse-grown produce and handmade goods, while a student-led market in New Jersey supports local hunger-relief nonprofits. Livestock Health Threat: The New World screwworm is raising alarms for livestock producers as it spreads north from Mexico, with officials urging tighter animal movement and wound management. Fuel Costs Hit Crops: Reuters reports Iran-war-linked Strait of Hormuz disruptions are pushing diesel to record highs in key U.S. grain states, squeezing already thin margins. Policy & Risk Coverage: USDA FSA is letting eligible landowners update crop base acres for ARC/PLC payments through Aug. 31, 2026. Climate & Crops: Japan is expanding heat-resistant rice, with acreage share hitting a record 18.2% as heat stress threatens yields. Ag Finance Abroad: Bangladesh Bank launched a Tk 10,000 crore refinancing scheme for low-interest farm loans, prioritizing smallholders and women farmers.
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