AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoWeather & Farms: Vermont has launched the first stations of a statewide Vermont Mesonet, sending local data to the National Weather Service to improve flood preparedness and farm planning, especially where mountains limit radar. Dairy Prices: USDA set April Class III milk at $16.82/cwt (+66 cents from March), with Class IV also up, as cow numbers and output per cow continue to rise. Regulation & Trade: The EU has blocked Brazil animal product exports from September, citing antimicrobial rules—an immediate hit to beef, poultry, eggs, and live-animal shipments. Community & Rural Life: Norfolk’s Wildcraft Brewery is seeking later alcohol hours to better serve growing farm and community events. Aquaculture Costs: Andhra shrimp feed makers agreed to pause a planned price hike after the fisheries minister stepped in to protect farmers’ margins.
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