AGP Executive Report
Last update: 18 hours agoDeer Damage: Maryland farmers near the Delaware line say deer are devastating fields, with drought making replanting harder and DNREC tracking expected to take years. Storm Recovery: Wisconsin’s iconic “Thank You Farmers” Culver’s barn in Beaver Dam collapsed after severe storms, following earlier tornado damage. Planting Pressure: Wet weather is delaying soybean planting in Indiana and Missouri, pushing growers to race against final crop-insurance dates. Organic Reality Check: A new explainer tackles the pesticide question in organic farming, noting organic can use pesticides but under different rules and conditions. Farmers Markets & Community: Arkansas is accepting applications for farmers-market promotion grants and discounted bag programs; Ohio’s Delphos market opening was delayed by a heat advisory; and multiple towns kick off seasonal markets with local vendors. Policy & Inputs: Oregon proposes raising agricultural license fees based on inflation to keep regulators funded. Water for Crops: Cebu is building water impounding facilities to protect farmers from an El Niño dry spell. Tech for Farmers: India’s ICAR launched a WhatsApp AI advisory for oilseed growers in multiple languages. Trade Uncertainty: U.S. agriculture groups react to Trump’s doubts about renewing USMCA, warning it could hit farm exports.
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