AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWeather & Harvest Disruptions: Saskatchewan harvest is stuck at 32% complete, far behind the 71% five-year average, as widespread rain keeps combines idle and raises quality concerns. Farm Economics: Diesel prices are spiking across the U.S. Plains and Southeast, squeezing already-thin margins for growers in North Carolina and Kansas as fuel costs surge during harvest. Policy & Risk Protection: USDA is urging farmers to enroll in crop safety net programs (ARC/PLC) and access new base acres, with signups running Sept. 16–Dec. 11. Soil & Cover Crops: American Farmland Trust’s Batch and Grow Roadmap aims to streamline cover crop adoption by batching acres and coordinating seed and application through farmer-led groups. Food Systems & Local Supply: Vacaville Unified opened a new central kitchen to shift school meals toward scratch-made, locally sourced food. Conservation & Water Quality: Red Gold and Indiana’s agriculture department named 2026 Stewardship Award winners for soil health and water protection practices. International Ag: Guyana’s agriculture sector dipped slightly in H1 2026 due to excessive rainfall, while sugar, rice and livestock showed growth.
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