AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoClimate & Weather Risk: Australia’s bureau says El Niño is underway and could be strong to very strong, a pattern that has historically hit wheat, sugar and beef output. Crop Conditions: Iowa reports stable crop conditions after June 8–14 storms, but soggy soils and flooding left farmers with fewer fieldwork days. Pest Watch: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas and is moving to quarantine, expand surveillance and use sterile fly releases to limit spread. Farm Inputs & Policy: North Carolina’s Farm Act bill would exempt fertilizer and biogas plants from building codes and county zoning, drawing safety concerns. Postharvest & Market Access: Kenya farmers are using solar-powered cold storage on a pay-per-use basis to cut spoilage and reach European buyers. Research & Tools: A new pulse benchmarking guide for peas and beans aims to help growers compare crop progress and fine-tune management. Conservation with Agriculture: A $24M project in Australia is restoring platypus habitat along urban rivers, targeting weeds and streamside vegetation.
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