AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFarm Policy & Inputs: India’s fertilizer fight is heating up as Prime Minister Modi pushes chemical fertilizer cuts, while Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra restrict subsidized urea/DAP sales to products that don’t match the government’s “discouraged” list, raising alarms for specialty-crop growers. Weather & Crop Losses: Oklahoma wheat faces hail damage and late rain risks, while Eastern Panhandle growers report severe April freeze losses to peaches, apples, plums, and cherries. Procurement & Farmer Support: Telangana officials and critics clash over paddy procurement delays; meanwhile, Andhra Pradesh’s Hemanta Keshav Patil says wet paddy will still be procured at MSP with relaxed quality rules, and lorry shortages are being addressed. Pests & Biosecurity: U.S. CBP found a rare leafhopper pest in leafy greens at Nogales, and Northern California warns about glassy-winged sharpshooter on plants sold at Costco. Ag Science & Sustainability: Chinese researchers map sugarcane genetics for higher sugar and resilience; Ghana’s entomologist warns pesticide use is driving mosquito insecticide resistance. Community & Agritourism: South Dakota launches an Agritourism Adventures Passport, and Iowa’s farmers markets and fairs gear up for summer.
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