AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoFood-as-medicine: WVU Medicine Thomas Hospitals is restarting its FARMacy WV program, pairing fresh-produce “prescriptions” with weekly nutrition classes for patients managing prediabetes, Type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension and heart disease. Disease watch: The CDC confirmed 1,645 cyclosporiasis cases across 34 states and is probing 5,100 possible cases, with Michigan reporting the bulk of illnesses and investigators focusing on produce traceback, including lettuce. Heat + water limits: In England’s Breckland and parts of East Anglia, “hands off flow” rules are restricting irrigation abstraction as river flows fall, leaving growers facing yield hits and renewed calls for on-farm water storage. Soil health momentum: Indiana reports 1.58 million acres of cover crops planted, with many acres using reduced tillage to protect waterways and build soil. Ag inputs + carbon tech: Syngenta is partnering with Groundwork BioAg to commercialize mycorrhiza-based products and soil carbon solutions for corn, soybeans and other crops, aiming to boost resilience and create carbon-credit income. Global grain pressure: Black Sea and Sea of Azov disruptions are pushing wheat futures higher as shipping constraints and conflict risks tighten supplies. Local ag support: Texas launches conservation incentives paying for cover crops, reduced tillage and soil carbon amendments, while Pennsylvania’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program offers eligible seniors $25 vouchers for local produce.
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