AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 minutes agoDiesel shock hits harvest budgets: Diesel prices are near record highs, squeezing U.S. farmers’ bottom lines as combines and trucks burn more fuel during peak harvest, with Kentucky and Pennsylvania producers warning of tough choices ahead. Water-smart tech for ranchers: RanchBot is rolling out satellite-connected real-time monitoring for wells, pumps, pipes, and tanks—aimed at helping producers manage scarce water with better data. Farmers get paid to protect wetlands: USDA is investing $5M in conservation easements to restore wetlands and floodplains on working agricultural lands, targeting cleaner water, reduced flooding, and wildlife habitat. Climate volatility threatens drylands: A new study finds many drylands are shifting into a “boom-and-bust” cycle, making rain-fed farming and pasture forage more unpredictable. Farmers push value-added processing: Bulgaria’s PM urged a shift from exporting raw grains and sunflower to building more local processing plants for higher-value exports. Agri-tourism grants: Airbnb and American Farmland Trust offer up to $10,000 per farm to expand farm stays and agritourism experiences. Labor and safety focus: California Farm Bureau’s FELS is expanding help for employers navigating compliance, while a new campaign urges agricultural workers to step up sun protection and early skin checks.
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