AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoUS SNAP Rule Pressure: Convenience stores warn USDA’s fresh-produce stocking rule could push them out of SNAP unless enforcement is delayed. Trade & Markets: A US multi-state delegation toured Morocco’s ports to boost agricultural logistics and market access. Fertilizer Supply Security: Canada’s Port of Johnstown project aims to cut farmers’ reliance on US phosphate imports. Regenerative Farming Funding: Napa Green won a $3m grant to back regenerative practices with direct grower support in Napa Valley. Plant Health Campaign: Saudi Arabia’s Weqaa launched a nationwide push for integrated plant pest management to reduce pesticide overuse. Drought Relief: USDA approved an expanded Puerto Rico drought disaster declaration, unlocking more emergency aid for farmers. Farm Labor Safety: Late-summer heat risks are rising for agricultural workers, with guidance on hydration and breaks. Water & Compliance Fight: A Wisconsin dairy expansion permit was sent back after a judge said groundwater protections were inadequate. Policy & Data: USDA unveiled a plan to modernize agricultural data collection.
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