AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEthanol Push in Congress: The U.S. House passed a bill to allow year-round nationwide E15 sales, with corn growers calling it a lifeline amid high input costs and years of net losses—while oil groups still warn about fuel-infrastructure and regulatory headaches. Farm Economics Under Pressure: New data show Americans paid more for groceries in April, and the story isn’t just gas—diesel-linked supply costs and broader inflation are squeezing food budgets. Fertilizer Spotlight: Congress is also set to dig into fertilizer supply concerns as spring planting ramps up and prices stay elevated. Climate + Crops: Wisconsin strawberry growers are using a risky-but-common tactic—freezing plants on purpose—to prevent lethal hard freezes. Policy + Peatlands: An EU climate advisory board says drained peatland payments should be phased out to stop discouraging restoration. Local Food Security: AmeriCorps volunteers are building coops, a pavilion, and planning bees in Mississippi’s Delta to expand hands-on sustainability education.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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