AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHarvest-Time Imports: A Philippine senator questioned rice imports arriving during the local harvest, warning they could depress farm-gate prices and leave growers selling at a loss. Fertilizer Supply: The USDA selected eight U.S. manufacturing projects worth $1.34 billion, including $573 million in proposed federal funding; the department says added production could lower nitrogen and potash prices. European Alternatives: An EU study finds agricultural digestates could partly replace mineral fertilizers, offering farmers another option as supply disruptions push costs higher. Farm Finances: Arkansas crop cash receipts fell 17.4% year over year, with nearly a quarter of the state’s farms reportedly closing over the past 18 months. Water and Soil Research: A new USDA lab in Tucson will study water movement, drought and erosion to develop practical tools for farmers in the arid Southwest. Farm Jobs: Seasonal layoffs and an orchard closure in Washington state are set to affect 283 agricultural workers.
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