AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCattle Supply Chain Under Pressure: Texas, Kansas and Oklahoma livestock groups say recent ICE enforcement is disrupting feedyards, dairies, processors and transport, delaying thousands of fed cattle and warning of higher beef prices. Cattle Markets Choppy: Thin volume is driving wild live-cattle swings as traders wait for more details from U.S.-China talks. Trade Truce Update: U.S. and China agreed to postpone new tariffs until Jan. 10, 2027, with Washington sending some ag goods and medical devices into a “leave it aside” category while more details are set for Monday. Poultry Biosecurity: Manitoba reports avian influenza detections in wild birds and poultry, urging Prairie producers to tighten access controls, disinfect, and postpone gatherings during fall migration. Crop Risk From Weather: Rain delays harvest in north Iowa, raising soybean loss concerns if wet conditions persist. Ag Policy Notices: Louisiana plans to amend seed-cane yellow leaf virus testing rules, and posts updates for structural pest control reporting. Dairy Prices Mixed: Butter prices rose while cheese blocks slipped at the CME. Plant Industry Expansion: Florida tissue-culture producer AG2 TC is expanding wholesale liners for nurseries, including tropical and carnivorous varieties.
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