AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoFarm Bill Momentum in the U.S.: The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced the Agricultural Act of 2026, setting up a full-Senate vote as the Sept. 30 extension deadline nears; soybean and other farm groups say support is broad but the nutrition title could still spark fights on the floor. Input Costs & Tax Debate: Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen rejected calls to tax agricultural inputs, while farmers in Canada and elsewhere warned diesel and other costs are squeezing margins. Seed Rights Under Pressure: UN experts warned that harsh penalties for saving and sharing seed—often tied to industrial variety rules—are threatening global food supply and hitting women seed custodians hardest. Climate Stress for Farmers: Coverage on a likely “super El Niño” points to major pressure on water, irrigation and crop choices across Asia and beyond. Animal Health Alert: A New World screwworm case in Texas has U.S. horse owners on guard, with Florida urged to prepare. China Soil Recovery: China is expanding treatment of acidified farmland to protect yields and food security. Global Policy Leadership: The World Bank named Nobel laureate Michael Kremer as chief economist, with a focus on scaling solutions for poverty and small farmers.
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