AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoTrade & fuel pressure on farms: U.S. farmers and biofuel groups are pushing back on Trump talks about expanding small refinery waivers, warning it could cut demand for renewable fuels and crops as gasoline costs stay high. In North Dakota, rising gas and diesel are hitting harvest budgets hard. Tariffs ripple through food supply: New York grape growers say Canada trade retaliation is squeezing export markets, while Georgia cattle farmers and economists warn retaliatory tariffs will raise consumer prices. Beef import tariff worries: North Texas ranchers fear tariff waivers on imported ground beef will undercut American cattle producers. Farm safety & rural tragedy: Multiple farming accidents are reported, including a father-son death after falling into a slurry tank and a teen fatality after a skid loader incident in Wisconsin. Water & climate stress: Saskatchewan harvest is progressing but still far behind averages; South Dakota warns residents about harmful algal blooms. Irrigation finance: Kyrgyzstan launched 2% preferential loans for drip irrigation. Payments & relief: New measures aim to ease farmer payments; Maharashtra approved ₹23.33 crore for farmers hit by crop damage. Fisheries strain: Canada salmon returns are falling, with calls for federal action; Yellowstone’s Buffalo Creek will close for native fish restoration. On-farm value & local markets: Marcos highlights efforts to cut out middlemen via cooperative processing; South Dakota’s on-farm store model shows how small producers can boost sales.
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