AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoDrought & heat stress: Nebraska farmer Matt Bailey says spotty rain and 100-degree heat are pushing corn and soybeans into a critical phase, with irrigation “meant to supplement” rather than replace Mother Nature. Mixed conditions in the Plains: In northeast Kansas, another grower reports lush corn and soy after recent rains, but warns weed timing is getting tricky. Water management for safer food: Arizona State University research finds periodically draining and re-flooding rice fields can cut arsenic in rice while avoiding cadmium spikes. Poultry pollution settlement: Oklahoma reached a nearly $44M deal with major poultry producers to resolve a 21-year Illinois River litter lawsuit, including funds for watershed stewardship and compliance monitoring. Local resilience & community food: Nevada’s Three Square launched “Farm Fresh” to rescue surplus produce and distribute it free at drive-thru sites. Crop protection in wet springs: A BASF rep says strong residual herbicides helped hold weeds back through rainy conditions, reducing the need for late-season chasing. El Niño food-price risk: Analysts warn a strengthening El Niño could drive higher global food commodity prices. Farmers’ next-gen pipeline: Midway Co-op is running a summer internship program for Kansas State agronomy students to build rural talent.
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