AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoU.S. Farm Relief: The Trump administration has announced $8 billion in one-time Harvest Fuel Relief payments to help farmers facing soaring diesel costs. Payment rates are due in November, and farm groups say longer-term action on trade and input costs is also needed. Export Markets: South African cherry growers are preparing to enter China’s market for the first time, with qualifying exports set to benefit from zero tariffs as the country seeks alternatives amid strained U.S. ties. Climate-Ready Crops: Kuwait’s development fund awarded ICARDA $2.56 million to develop and spread improved crop varieties suited to climate change and arid conditions. Farm Investment: Washington state received $4.7 million for 21 specialty-crop projects targeting market growth, pest and disease management, soil health and farm resilience. Wisconsin also awarded $69.5 million for rural road and bridge upgrades across 32 counties to support agricultural transport. Water Stress: Oregon officials say drought made 2026 one of the state’s worst water years on record, with some rivers and streams running critically low and irrigation curtailed.
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