AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoBiofuels Deal: Amaggi is buying a 40% stake in Brazil’s corn-ethanol firm FS, aiming to tighten corn sourcing and logistics while pushing its decarbonization push via ethanol and biodiesel. Water Stress: The Trump administration is preparing a 10-year plan for Colorado River cuts, with reservoir levels low and snowpack at just 22% of average—raising pressure across U.S. states and Mexico. Trade Signals: The U.S. says it wants broader ag purchases from China beyond soybeans, while Minnesota farmers react cautiously to Trump’s soybean-buying claims. EU Food Rules: Ireland welcomed updated EU import authorizations that could block Brazilian animal-product imports from September, adding another hurdle for Mercosur exporters. South America Ag Watch: USDA reports sharp drops in U.S. cotton export sales, and South Africa hit a citrus milestone—overtaking Spain to become the top exporter by volume in 2025. Energy & Land: Argentina commissioned the El Quemado solar park in Mendoza, now its biggest PV project, as the region leans into renewables.
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