AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoTrade Policy Shock: Trump says the USMCA with Canada and Mexico could expire, throwing uncertainty into North American ag supply chains and fresh-produce trade just as talks ramp up. Biosecurity Threat: New World screwworm has moved from a Texas detection into a wider containment fight, with senators urging USDA to expand countermeasures as cattle and rural economies brace for higher costs and movement restrictions. Dairy Support & Industry Momentum: Iowa distributed $614,000 via Choose Iowa Dairy Innovation grants to 11 farms and businesses, while Northwest Iowa producers used June Dairy Month to spotlight modern tech and animal care. Farm Resilience Funding: Guam released an initial $239K for Super Typhoon Sinlaku crop losses, and Vermont unlocked $31.7M in USDA disaster assistance for agriculture and timber. Local Market & Community Ag: Bread Riot’s Next Step grants backed new orchards and chicken production plans, and upstate SNAP shoppers can use benefits at farmers markets with Double Up Food Bucks discounts. Regenerative Ag Guidance: A new roadmap targets trusted farmer advisors to help scale regenerative practices. Weather & Inputs: Minnesota expanded its Ag Weather Network with new stations to improve on-farm decisions as producers face variable conditions.
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