AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoFrost Fallout: Colorado fruit growers are demanding help after April freezes wiped out 95%–100% of crops in 10 counties, prompting Gov. Cox to declare a state of emergency and open a 30-day path to financial assistance. Input Pressure: Across the U.S., lawmakers are pushing ahead with year-round E15 ethanol sales after the House passed the bill—supporters say it boosts corn demand, while others warn about fuel infrastructure and regulatory headaches. Storage Strain: Ghana’s rice glut cleanup is stalled as NAFCO says GH¢300 million for strategic reserves can’t move fast enough because warehouses are full and many facilities are leaking and unusable. Policy Tension: In Ireland, farmers say they still can’t get clear guidance on new TB rules and are calling for the promised TB helpline. Local Disruption: Delta County, Colorado, also saw a catastrophic April freeze that killed entire orchards, while farmers in Sarnia, Canada, warn new zoning could force costly environmental studies and limit expansion.
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