AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoLivestock Health: Wisconsin confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County, with the virus also found in wild and captive deer; officials say there’s no treatment and urge insect/parasite control and fast vet testing. Food & Input Costs: Kyrgyzstan’s agriculture ministry says meat prices reaching 800–1,000 soms/kg are unjustified, pointing to lower pasture and stall cost estimates and expanding state meat sales points. Competition & Farm Costs: U.S. AG Raoul and the FTC secured a $35M settlement with Corteva to lower pesticide prices by dismantling a loyalty program that limited generic competition. Trade & Exports: Trump nominated Greg Ibach to lead USDA trade and foreign agricultural affairs, aiming to expand export markets and cut barriers. Biofuels: India’s Bharat Ethanol Forum 2026 wrapped in Mumbai, pushing ethanol as energy security and a lever for farmer incomes. Ag Tech for Traceability: Wingsure launched COFFEA™, a platform to capture and verify farm-level coffee evidence for decision-grade intelligence. Climate Finance: Indonesia offered carbon market incentives for low-emission rice and other green projects, backed by new carbon unit registry rules.
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