AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoWolf and ranching policy: Trump’s Sept. 4 executive order directs federal agencies to review whether gray wolves and Mexican gray wolves can be delisted or downlisted, a move Colorado ranching and farm groups say could shift how wolves are managed and protect cattle herds. Trade war pressure on agriculture: The U.S.-Canada tariff fight is escalating with bans on Canadian dairy, alcohol and other goods, while Canada retaliates with tariffs on U.S. dairy inputs—raising fresh uncertainty for farmgate prices and supply chains. El Niño hits food costs in Colombia: Colombia’s El Niño drought and wildfires are disrupting crop supply and pushing prices up sharply, with some staples rising as much as 60% in recent weeks. Soybeans and corn markets: China’s soybean buying is favoring Brazil due to tariffs on U.S. soybeans, while corn and soy futures move with harvest pressure and expectations for upcoming USDA data. Invasive pest threat: St. Vincent and the Grenadines is stepping up efforts to eradicate the Giant African Snail to protect agriculture. Digital push for farmers: UNDP’s Africa Accelerator mission to India focused on digital public infrastructure tools for agriculture, including farmer platforms and digital identity/payment systems.
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