AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoPesticide Phase-Out: California begins phasing out paraquat-dichloride, a widely used herbicide in Stanislaus orchards, after regulators moved to end registrations—health advocates say the process dragged on too long. Trade Pressure on Dairy: US Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins alleges Canada is hitting American dairy with tariffs up to 300%, raising fresh uncertainty for rural producers as negotiations remain opaque. Input Costs & Farm Sentiment: A rural bank CEO survey shows the Rural Mainstreet Index edging just above growth-neutral, but farm income expectations still lean negative and farmland values face restraint from weak grain prices. Food Security & Weather Risk: Panama declares a nationwide emergency over El Niño, warning of drought impacts on water, hydropower, agriculture, and Panama Canal operations. Urban Farming Push: Everett, Massachusetts hosts a roundtable with Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and state agriculture officials to expand urban agriculture and improve fresh-food access. Pest & Disease Watch: Kenya orders intensified agrovet inspections after a reported 95% drop in illegal pesticide imports; meanwhile, bird flu concerns continue to ripple through poultry supply chains.
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