AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoAgroforestry Funding: The Nature Conservancy and partners launched a 3-year, $39M USDA-backed program offering incentive payments and technical help for farmers to add trees and shrubs to crops and livestock; applications are open until Aug. 11. Tomato Supply Push: Ghana’s agriculture minister says tomato shortages should ease in 3–4 months via solar-powered boreholes, irrigation infrastructure, and fencing to protect fields—aimed at cutting imports. EU Soy Policy: European Parliament rejected a move to label soybean oil as high ILUC-risk under the Renewable Energy Directive, a win for the EU soy value chain and domestic protein goals. FMD Vaccine Access (South Africa): A settlement ends the state’s vaccine import monopoly, allowing voluntary vaccination by livestock owners under biosecurity and reporting rules, speeding access during outbreaks. Wisconsin Grower Votes: DATCP opened ballots for Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board elections (District 1 and 7); growers vote by Aug. 15. Commodity Markets: USDA reported modest recovery in U.S. cotton export sales for the week ended July 2, though demand stayed below the recent trend. Input Cost Pressure (Europe): Estonia says EU crisis-reserve fertilizer support may leave local farmers disadvantaged as nitrogen and phosphorus prices remain elevated.
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