AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWater Stress & Fisheries: British Columbia reinstated a temporary protection order for the Salmon River watershed to safeguard endangered chinook salmon, ordering 458 water licences/users to stop irrigation for forage, lawns and other uses as drought and low streamflow threaten spawning. Farm Profitability: A San Diego County report warns small farms face costs rising faster than revenues, arguing farmland preservation alone won’t keep agriculture viable and calling for action to improve long-term profitability. Energy + Farming: New Jersey approved 16 dual-use agrivoltaic projects under its pilot program, letting farmers produce food and clean power on the same land. Food Donation Policy: California’s legislature advanced Sen. Jerry McNerney’s Farmer to Food Bank Tax Credit bill, extending incentives so growers can donate surplus produce and receive tax credits. Biosecurity: The Cayman Islands intercepted a live cane toad at the border, highlighting strengthened horizon scanning and frontline surveillance. Animal Health: Bluetongue cases are climbing in the UK, with vets urging reporting and noting vaccination remains the main defense. Local Markets & Community Food: Pacific Palisades Farmers Market reopened after a wildfire closure, while Iowa honored 33 farm families for conservation leadership at the state fair.
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