AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFarm Policy: A federal judge blocked USDA’s planned reorganization, ruling the department could not redirect congressional funds to close offices or relocate staff. The order affects agencies including agricultural research and forestry. Costs and Risk: The IEA warns diesel supplies could remain tight into 2027, keeping pressure on farm and transport costs. Insurers are also bracing for crop claims in India, where drought-like conditions have been declared in 265 Maharashtra talukas. Markets and Trade: Guyana has begun exporting corn and soy to Barbados as domestic production grows and the country moves toward self-sufficiency in livestock feed. Canada’s agriculture minister is heading to Brussels and Paris to promote Canadian exports and meet EU officials. Rural Investment: USDA reported $134.7 million in rural-business investments in California this year, including loans and grants supporting small businesses, producers and value-added agriculture. Vermont’s Working Lands program is also offering farms and related businesses grants of $10,000 to $50,000 for equipment, infrastructure, market development and workforce training.
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