AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoEthanol & Fertilizer Pressure: Congress is back in Washington with farmers watching two big levers—fertilizer supply and cost hearings in the Senate, and House movement on year-round E15 sales, though infrastructure and Senate votes remain hurdles. Water Stress in Scotland: New research finds Scotland’s agriculture water withdrawals can spike more than 500% during scarcity, showing how climate swings are reshaping demand and restrictions. Food Safety Under Scrutiny: The Center for Food Safety says it plans to sue a Washington shellfish hatchery over alleged Clean Water Act permit violations tied to heated wastewater. Local Land-Use Fight: Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller calls for a temporary moratorium on new hyperscale data centers, warning they’re straining land, water, and power. Policy & Litigation Watch: A potential SCOTUS “failure-to-warn” ruling could shift glyphosate-related pesticide cases, while WA shellfish and USDA staffing cuts keep food safety in the spotlight.
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