AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDiesel Shock for Harvest: Record U.S. diesel prices are hitting corn, soybean and cattle farmers hard during peak harvest, with costs rising sharply and raising fears of higher grocery prices. Cover Crops & Soil Care: UVM Extension urges fall cover crops after onions/garlic/peas, but stresses starting with soil tests and using legumes to rebuild nitrogen. Post-Harvest Innovation: Nigeria’s NSPRI won an ISSCA global award for its parabolic-shaped solar dryer, aiming to cut losses and improve shelf life. Farm Inputs Under Pressure: Farmers are also facing nitrate poisoning risks in cattle after flushes of grass growth, while wet late-season conditions raise silage spoilage concerns. UK Rural Tensions: Yorkshire tenant farmers and rural groups are pushing back against policies they say favor landlords and undermine food production, with calls for better communication between tenants and owners. Technology on the Farm: Virginia Tech launched a new online soil testing system, and U.S. growers are using drones to seed cover crops. Policy & Markets: South Dakota producers met lawmakers for a Farm Bill update, while Kyrgyzstan rolled out a test IDyikan app to digitize farmer-government services. Weather Damage: Hailstorms damaged apple orchards in Kashmir just as harvest began.
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