AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEl Niño Water Stress: Philippines’ Angat Dam is still too low to release water for early-planted Pampanga rice, leaving 2,000 hectares needing strong rains to reach the October harvest. Food Safety Shock: The U.S. cyclosporiasis outbreak remains tied to Taylor Farms lettuce even after a “false positive” lab result, with health officials urging caution and continued safe handling of produce. Regenerative Wheat Push: Puratos is expanding regenerative agriculture sourcing for about 30% of its U.S. wheat flour volumes, aiming for 50% regenerative ingredients by 2030. Soil & Water Conservation: Michigan funds 12 regenerative farmer networks to spread practices through farmer-led education, while Iowa boosts cover-crop cost share to protect water quality. Farm Support & Markets: Nigeria’s Enugu State flagged off fertilizer and input distribution to 63,000 farmers, and Texas awarded $22.5M to help ag first handlers recover after disasters. Crop Conditions Watch: Iowa reports corn and soybeans largely in good shape but still needs rainfall at critical stages.
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