AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoImport Pressures: Philippine lawmakers warn that rice imports arriving during the local harvest could depress farm-gate prices, while a separate order raises the low-tariff corn import quota to 500,000 metric tons to ease feed shortages and costs. Farm Investment: The USDA is putting more than $325 million into 42 projects to support farm operations and conserve natural resources. Harvest and Planting: Warm, dry weather has pushed Illinois corn and soybean harvest slightly ahead of average, though many fields need moisture. South American farmers are also making strong progress planting corn and soybeans. Drought Risk: South African farmers plan to cut maize acreage by 12% amid El Niño fears, high input costs and weak prices, raising concerns about next year’s supplies.
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