AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRight-to-Repair Win for Farmers: The FTC reached a settlement with Deere requiring access to key repair tools and software for farmers and independent shops, aiming to cut electronic repair delays during planting and harvest. Export Watch: USDA reported weaker corn and soybean export inspections for the week ending July 9, while wheat inspections improved but still lagged last year. Food Safety Alert: Cyclosporiasis cases keep rising nationwide, with CDC confirming 1,645 cases and investigating thousands of possible cases across dozens of states, as FDA traces likely produce sources. Farm Policy & Courts: A guest column argues the U.S. Supreme Court’s Roundup-related decision blocks failure-to-warn lawsuits, raising concerns for farmers and rural communities facing cancer risk. Next-Gen Research: Fort Keogh wrapped monthlong animal and range science internships, highlighting how Montana rangeland training is shaping the next generation of ag researchers. Local Ag Economy: Anheuser-Busch’s Idaho Grower Days spotlighted barley and hop growers, while a Colorado family plans a $50M pecan processing plant. Water Stress: Southern California approved federal help to keep Lake Mead supplies from falling further, a reminder of how drought pressure can ripple into agriculture.
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