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Last update: an hour agoWheat Shock: USDA’s latest WASDE tightened the U.S. wheat outlook, with Chicago futures jumping after forecasts pointed to the smallest U.S. wheat harvest since 1972 as drought and poor crop conditions hit the breadbasket. Fuel-Ethanol Policy: The U.S. House passed a bill to allow year-round E15 sales, a potential win for corn growers and ethanol demand—while refiners warn about compliance and infrastructure headaches. Input-Cost Pressure: Farmers across the U.S. and abroad are bracing for higher fertilizer and diesel costs tied to the Iran-linked Strait of Hormuz disruption, with grocery inflation already climbing. Farm Finance Reality Check: South Africa’s Nampo panel zeroed in on what makes farmers “bankable,” stressing records, income potential, security, and compliance. Local Protein Push: Côte d’Ivoire signed a Brazil partnership to modernize livestock and fisheries and reduce reliance on imports. Policy Moves: USDA Rural Development says it’s adopting NEPA reforms to speed rural project approvals.
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