AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDisaster Relief: The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) will pay P36m to 5,005 farmers for typhoon and southwest monsoon flooding losses, with rice taking the biggest hit at P25.6m. Drought Pressure: Oklahoma’s worsening drought is forcing cattle producers to buy feed and cutting winter wheat yields nearly in half, while England’s drought response is ramping up with a £65m package to keep livestock fed, help crops get water, and protect payments under environmental schemes. Farm Support & Modernization: The Dominican Republic launched Pronamec, a national mechanization push aimed at reducing costs, boosting productivity, and cutting reliance on foreign labor, with government-backed access to machinery and new financing models. Pest & Animal Health: Texas A&M AgriLife updated pasture mealybug treatment guidance after EPA emergency approval of Centric 40WG, and Wisconsin confirmed chronic wasting disease at two deer farms in Crawford and Portage counties, triggering quarantines. Trade & Security: The U.S. resumed avocado inspections across Michoacán, clearing the way for exports after a security-triggered suspension. Policy & Markets: Canada’s grain sector consolidation debate resurfaced as Cargill moves to acquire grain handling assets, raising questions about competition and producer choice.
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