AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoBiofuel policy fight: Rural U.S. groups are pushing back on how the 45Z biofuel tax credit is being finalized, warning some firms may “game” the rules while farmers and rural power-grid investment hang in the balance. Food security pressure: The World Bank warns the Philippines’ broad slowdown could hit household incomes and lift food prices as an energy shock from the Middle East bites. Trade tailwinds: After Trump–Xi talks, China’s pledge to buy at least $17B a year in U.S. farm goods is lifting Wisconsin farmer optimism, especially for soy. Climate and shocks: Western Cape farms are assessing flood damage after cold fronts wrecked vineyards, orchards, irrigation and packhouse operations. Regenerative push: Forty global food companies (including Mondelēz, ADM, Unilever, FrieslandCampina) signed onto a regenerative agriculture acceleration plan under SAI. Livestock disease: Albania confirmed a third PPR outbreak, triggering culls and quarantine.
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