AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoLivestock Biosecurity: New Mexico confirmed New World screwworm in a calf in Hidalgo County, triggering a 12.4-mile infested zone and expanded surveillance. A U.S. manufacturer is also scaling production of USDA’s Swormlure to support the response. U.S. Crop Outlook: USDA acknowledged a processing error in September corn data but left its October forecast unchanged at 181.2 bushels per acre, keeping a record-sized crop projection in place. Climate-Smart Farming: Azerbaijan’s draft agriculture law would formally include climate mitigation and adaptation measures, from protective forest belts to lower-emission machinery. Farm Technology: Kyrgyzstan expects its first satellite images by month’s end and plans to use the data to help farmers track crops and livestock. Farm Finances: Oregon and Washington farmland values fell behind inflation, while UK advisers say farm businesses facing years of weak harvest income should review spending and surplus machinery to ease cash pressure.
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