AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoPesticide costs and competition: Minnesota says a settlement with Corteva will end a loyalty program that allegedly steered distributors away from cheaper generics, with 10 years of compliance oversight and $1.25M paid to the state. EU farm squeeze: EU ministers warn extreme heat, drought and wildfires cost farmers about €14B–€17B, pushing calls for more water storage, better irrigation and wider insurance. Animal health alert: Wisconsin confirmed epizootic hemorrhagic disease (EHD) in non-lactating dairy cattle in Waukesha County, with the virus also found in local deer; officials urge vets for suspected cases. Trade and policy: The U.S. Senate is set to consider Trump’s nomination of Greg Ibach to lead USDA trade and foreign agricultural affairs, aiming to expand export markets. Farm bill gridlock: Oklahoma producers face renewed uncertainty as the U.S. Senate delays Farm Bill 2.0, leaving negotiations deadlocked. Water funding: New York awarded about $25M for on-farm water quality projects, while Iowa highlights Source Water Protection Week and private well support. Drought response in India: Maharashtra released Rs 6,728 crore under employment guarantee schemes for drought-affected rural works and water conservation. Tech for yields: Michigan reporting highlights how combine settings and operator skill can prevent soybean harvest losses.
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