AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoFarm Costs Under Pressure: USDA projects 2026 net farm income sliding to $158.4B as production expenses rise, with fuel and fertilizer staying elevated amid Middle East-linked volatility. Diesel Shock Hits Crops: Diesel prices surged to record highs, squeezing California operations that rely on trucking and field equipment. Tariffs and Beef Imports: Wisconsin farmers say U.S.-Canada tariff swings and increased beef imports are adding uncertainty on top of weather and input costs. Livestock Health Push: Bangladesh launched a domestically developed lumpy skin disease vaccine campaign to cut cattle losses and reduce reliance on imports. Irrigation Relief: Jamaica’s Essex Valley irrigation project is nearly finished, with first water deliveries expected by late September for hundreds of applicants. Trade Talks With Ag Stakes: India and Chile are negotiating an FTA upgrade, balancing Chile’s push for ag access with India’s caution on opening its farm sector while securing critical minerals. Climate Tech for Farmers: Google DeepMind rolled out WeatherNext 3, aiming to deliver sharper hourly weather forecasts that could help agriculture plan around climate risk. Policy and Protest: Tamil Nadu farmers plan a five-day protest against Karnataka’s Mekedatu dam plan, warning of impacts on farming and water. EU-Style Decarb in Dairy: Barry Callebaut and Arla Foods are launching a dairy partnership focused on farm-level emissions transparency and decarbonization.
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