AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGlobal Food Prices: The UN FAO says August food prices hit the highest level since late 2022, with grain costs rising on Black Sea shipping disruptions tied to Russia’s war and broader weather stress. Energy Costs for Farms: In the U.S., diesel has reached a new record, with AAA citing $5.85 a gallon—raising pressure on farm input and hauling costs. Beef Policy in the U.S.: USDA and the White House rolled out new steps under the Ranchers First Initiative, including tools aimed at rebuilding the beef herd and a review of mandatory country-of-origin labeling for beef. Livestock Disease Impacts: South Africa’s foot-and-mouth outbreak is now a supply-chain crisis, with costs running into billions and knock-on effects for abattoirs, cold storage, transport, and exports. Climate Stress in South Asia: El Niño-linked drought is hitting Sri Lanka’s crops, with thousands of acres damaged and insurance compensation set to begin; India’s tea output in the Nilgiris is also falling as green leaf supply drops. Local Ag Moves: Texas declared an agricultural emergency after Tropical Storm Edouard flooding, while Maine held a public scoping session for a proposed shellfish aquaculture lease in Casco Bay.
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